Event Manager - Toronto, Canada - Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

Grade:

P6

Division:

MI Retail Distribution
IGM Financial Inc.

is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements.

The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.

Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967.

Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence

.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them.

As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.

We are proud to be recognized as one of

Canada's

Top Employers

by

Mediacorp

Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also

providing

resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and

centre

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Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing.

You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities.

We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events; the Event Manager will be responsible for the scheduling, planning and execution of midsized to large scale events/ conferences for Mackenzie Investments.

The individual's core responsibilities will include the following:

Responsible for managing the successful execution of large scale events and conferences program development including accountability for delivering on time and budget (Due Diligences, large and complex internal and external conferences) from ideation, planning, onsite execution and post planning
Accountability for the successful completion of these events including allocation of required resources, delivery and quality control of conference communications and food & beverage planning and execution
Negotiating with all vendors, and bookings
Adheres to Event & Conferences Sales Practices Guidelines and ensure all guidelines and policies are being followed
Managing the process for speaker considerations and provides recommendations for all corporate conferences and events through speaker bureaus or direct with the speaker
Provide sales teams field communications, budget tracking, project planning, preparing executive decks, onsite deliverables and program logistics in conjunction with the onsite external operation managers
Providing creative solutions to a wide range of problems including emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, complaints and special requests
Providing creative solutions, reviews and analyzes all feedback and attendance surveys from events and recommends improvements and shares best practices
Managing communication, logistics, project plans, workflows, show flows, production schedules and budgets.
Managing or comanaging conferences on site
Sundry duties as assigned
Education/skills acquired through completion of a specialized post secondary degree or equivalent in Event Planning
A minimum of 3 years experience in Event Planning
Subject Matter Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and duties
Able to work within tight timelines
Team player and collaborator
Ability to take directions well and run highly impactful events
Energetic, passionate and ambitious
Professional and conservative attire required at all times
Strong knowledge of mutual fund industry and understanding of industry compliance regulations pertaining to conferences and events
Very strong verbal and written communication skills to relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants
Excellent editorial skills with knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Must be able to travel up to 30% or more or less as requested
Bilingualism is considered an asset

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