Director of Events Full-Time Hamilton Arena
Director of Events Full-Time Hamilton Arena
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Director of Events will oversee all aspects of event planning and at Hamilton Arena. This role is responsible for coordinating event operations managing event staff liaising with clients internal stakeholders and promoters and ensuring all events run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
This role pays an annual salary of $85000$100000 CAD and is bonus eligible.
Benefits for FullTime roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance Pension matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until June 27 2025.
Responsibilities
- Plan coordinate and execute all events ensuring seamless operations from preevent planning through postevent debriefing.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients promoters and internal departments to ensure event success.
- Develop and implement event policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with the operations security food & beverage and marketing teams to ensure all event logistics are handled effectively.
- Manage event budgets track expenses and ensure costeffectiveness.
- Oversee train and evaluate event staff including event managers coordinators and frontofhouse personnel while ensuring high levels of performance and professionalism.
- Conduct postevent evaluations and recommend improvements for future events.
- Respond to and resolve sensitive inquiries union grievances and complaints.
- Maintain compliance with safety and security protocols.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Event Management Business Administration Hospitality or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 57 years of experience in event management preferably in a largescale entertainment or sports venue.
- Strong leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Availability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays as required.
- Competitive salary and performancebased incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
- Pension matching program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Exciting and dynamic work environment within a leading global venue management company.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
