Meeting and Events Specialist
Meeting and Events Specialist
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Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Network ManagementManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. More than 5700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance tax consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169000 people in 158 countries.Event Management Services a group within Procurement is seeking an Event Specialist to support their team. The Event Specialist will provide full-service delivery in booking and planning meetings at PwC. This role will also assist with ongoing event projects and will support MES to develop organize and execute PwC meetings events and conferences in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The position reports to the Manager Event Management Services and will regularly interact with other PwC stakeholders that could include Partners staff suppliers and on-site conference staff.
The role of Meeting and Events Specialist will best suit an individual who is: professional in approach high-energy disciplined exhibits exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The individual must be flexible to meet competing demands and possess outstanding communication skills which will enable them to maintain a sense of composure during emotionally charged situations and to ensure deliverables. This individual must be able to occasionally work outside of the traditional 9:00 5:00 workday.
Meaningful work youll be part of
As a Meeting and Events Specialist youll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve business issues deliver high-quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide end-to-end planning and coordination of corporate events ensuring seamless execution from conception to completion
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives parameters and deliverables tailored to corporate needs
Source and manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality execution of corporate event requirements
Oversee logistics including venue arrangements list management and communications for corporate meetings and events
Develop and manage event budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to corporate financial guidelines
Utilize platforms like Cvent to manage event registration tracking and reporting for corporate events
Maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers and industry professionals to leverage the best resources for corporate events
Support the Manager and Senior Manager with financial reporting cost-saving initiatives and reconciliation of corporate event expenses
Provide creative and solution-focused approaches to enhance the quality and impact of corporate meetings and events
Remain adaptable and professional ensuring high standards of service delivery for corporate clients and leaders including senior executives and C-suite members
Experiences and skills youll use to solve
Relevant experience in event planning with demonstrated success
Supplier management skills to ensure effective collaboration and execution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders
College diploma or bachelors degree in marketing or business preferred
Desire to achieve designation in event planning such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)
Knowledge of Cvent event management system is highly desirable
Ability to manage confidential projects with a high degree of sensitivity
Flexibility to work overtime including early mornings evenings and weekends
Willingness to travel occasionally for external event support
Ability to complete physical tasks like lifting boxes and materials as needed
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
Specify travel requirements if requirement is above 25-30%
Why youll love PwC
Wereyoull be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations Mtis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Audio Visual Services Budget Analysis Communication Communications Management Creativity Customer Experience (CX) Strategy Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Event Assistant Event Budgeting Event Coordination Event Management Event Planning Event Reporting Event Technology Event Website Design Hospitality Management Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility 20 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
At PwC Canada our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. Were committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.Were committed to providing accommodations throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada notre atout le plus prcieux cest notre personnel. Et cest en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons cur de crer une communaut quitable et inclusive de professionnels de la rsolution de problmes dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment sa place. Nous savons que lexprience peut prendre diverses formes et pour nous donner confiance au public et rsoudre des problmes importants nest possible que si notre milieu de travail reflte la diversit de la socit dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons rpondre vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande demploi dentrevue et dembauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pour tre parfaitement laise faites-le-nous savoir ltape de la demande demploi.Pour en savoir plus sur linclusion et la diversit chez PwC Canada: Faites partie de La Nouvelle quation.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
