Client Event Specialist Contract until July 2026
Client Event Specialist Contract until July 2026
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Job Description
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montral Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.
Osler is hiring a Client Event Specialist to join our Toronto Client Development & Marketing Team. This role is located in our Toronto office and reports to the Manager Client Events. The Specialist will be working directly with partners business development and senior management in the planning and of client in person and virtual seminars webinars and client social events. We are looking for someone who has experience running webinars and is familiar with webinar and virtual event technology.
Major Responsibilities
- Support the Manager Client Events in the planning coordination and of client events including seminars webinars client social events and sponsorships (inperson and virtual)
- Work directly with partners and business development on the creation of event briefing documents to ensure that event objectives and goals are understood
- Manage virtual event technology requirements including the firm CRM (OnePlace) CMS (WordPress) Zoom and our preferred webinar planform ON24
- Train lawyers and guests on how to use the ON24 webinar platform manage all event logistics the day of
- Coordinate with our writing team on the drafting of event invitations
- Compile and analyze postevent surveys and feedback and arrange appropriate followup
- Continually evaluate our client event offerings to ensure they are on brand and consistent in delivery
- Source and develop strong relationships with external vendors in support of the firms event program
- Some overtime is required (executing evening social events)
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
This position requires a college diploma or university degree. The roles requires a minimum of 5 years of experience planning and executing events ideally in a corporate environment. Experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be acceptable.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong event management background (preferably in a corporate environment) with a demonstrated knowledge of event planning and management principles methods and techniques
- Experience with event technology including ON24 Zoom Marketing CMS strongly desired
- Proficient with MS Office including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
- Strong customerservice orientation
- Ability to take ownership of projects as well as multitasking multiple concurrent events
- Superior accuracy attention to detail creativity timemanagement and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Creative flair and interest in creating new client events and experiences
- Bilingual (English/French) considered a strong asset
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.
If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and rsum by the closing date.
No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
