Events and Communication Manager
Events and Communication Manager
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You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues experts in their fields who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
** 15 Month Contract opportunity **
Reporting to the AVP CXO Strategy and Business Insights the Events & Communication Manager leads an exciting lineup of inperson virtual and hybrid internal and external events for the CXO providing expert knowledge to meet business objectives quality standards and engagement goals.
A creative solutions expert the Events & Communications Manager ensures the superb delivery of program components and event logistics. The Events & Communications Manager takes a handson lead role producing signature events for a range of business partners and collaborates with stakeholders team members communications and vendors. The Events & Communication Manager works closely with the Marketing Human Resources Communication AV Services and Multimedia teams in the efficient and effective delivery of CXOs goals.
What will you do
Communications
Drives CXO change management communications and events
Relationship owner for Corporate Communications
Events
For assigned events responsible for all aspects of event and project management for team events CX Management Team (CXMT) sessions including advising and detailing event itineraries show flows rehearsals programming/entertainment event website and attendee platform management budgets/expenses content/presentation coordination service/vendor/supplier contracts attendee registration/communications travel gifting food and beverage management staffing and safety planning and postevent reporting
In partnership with Communications lead the handson planning and execution of highcomplexity events such as Town Halls and AMAs including online and/or onsite event delivery directing teams and talent to ensure the seamless execution of the event agenda including show calling and floor managing
Advise on business agendas to inspire connect and engage attendees; leverage industry networks to recommend external speakers/speakers bureaus and creative talent who can help drive business results through engaging presentations and experiences. Incorporate innovative ways to involve and interact with our audiences cultivating memorable and enduring experiences
Ensuring the proper administration of event expenses and billing including approval and forecasting processes for events; identify opportunities for savings. Processing payment requests purchase orders chargebacks and reconciliation and reporting for all event related costs is properly completed by team members
Adhere to company policies and industry best practices for the event planning processes pre during and postevents
Leading specific team initiatives to improve resources practices and processes for the benefit of the broader team
What you need to succeed
You have experience in a meeting and event production environment creating exceptional experiences for virtual and inperson corporate audiences. Youre a wellaccomplished event professional with an inspiring track record of using a wide range of media platforms and venues regularly working in close collaboration with production technical and multimedia teams
Youre determined to be an inspiring and motivating with experience managing partners vendors and internal planning teams to deliver high quality work
You regularly show initiative and drive as a selfstarter youre confident in your abilities and decisionmaking
You have a passion for developing and executing creative and innovative experiences with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends and techniques
You can see the big picture and youre often one step ahead of your partners and team members seeing solutions as issues emerge
You have an excellent track record in fast paced deadline driven highvolume and live production environments
You have advanced technological abilities including Excel and expertise in the MS Office Suite and the ability to adapt to learn a wide range of databases/CRM systems graphics websites tools and web platforms
Youve got past budget management with solid experiences tracking expenses and reconciliation
You build strong business relationships with stakeholders vendors staff and team members; youve got a strong ability to negotiate and resolve issues smoothly and effectively
Preferred skills:
Certified Meeting Professional designation is an asset
Knowledge of Cvent and Wrike is an asset
Deep knowledge of industryrelated contracts and terminology (e.g. platforms venues speakers vendors etc.)
Involvement in industryrelated associations
Whats in it for you
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Were committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all ouremployees have the chance to live up to their full potential
- Were honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their toplevel certification the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work for prioritizing employee wellbeing fostering a positive work culture and achieving excellence in mental health
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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email a request to .
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
78000//128 000Job Category:
CommunicationsPosting End Date:
22/05/2025Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
