Manager, Events & Rentals

Date: January 29 2026

Job Title: Manager Events & Rentals

Type: Permanent Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: Senior Manager Creative Impact & Outreach

Compensation: $55000.00 to $60000.00 per year

Hours of Work:
Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week - Hybrid)

Application Deadline: February 16 2026

Location: Canadian Film Centre 2489 Bayview Avenue

About the CFC:

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive hands-on programs in film television and entertainment technologies empower shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at .

What We Offer:

• Compressed 34-hour work week over 4 days
• Cell phone & internet allowance
• Dental and Health benefits after 6 months of service
• RRSP Matching Plan after 2 years of service
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Paid winter closure (2 weeks)
• A beautiful eight-acre estate in the city to call your workplace
• The opportunity to work with up-and-coming film and tv industry professionals

Job Summary:

The Manager Events & Rentals leads the planning and execution of all CFC events while overseeing facility rentals as a key revenue stream. This role manages the Coordinator Events & Rentals along with volunteers interns external vendors and partners to support donor and partner relations across the organization. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure high-quality events and sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Events Management

• Plan manage and execute all CFC signature events industry events public programs and community initiatives including CFC Homecoming Gala Showcases In Conversation screenings and festivals
• Support the Director Development and Executive Lead Creative Impact with donor partner and alumni engagement
• Develop event concepts and oversee delivery from planning through post-event reporting
• Oversight of event rentals vendors suppliers and service providers
• Ensure cross-departmental initiatives involving Marketing & Communications

Rentals & Revenue Generation

• Lead and implement the CFC facility rental strategy in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Secure and manage external rentals including film/TV shoots corporate events weddings and photography
• Serve as the key on-site contact for all external rentals managing logistics invoicing and internal coordination
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities through rentals partnerships and location shoots
• Evaluate rental opportunities against operational capacity and the organizational calendar

Volunteers & Interns

• Lead the recruitment onboarding training scheduling and management of the volunteers and interns for major events
• Ensure accurate tracking of volunteer hours and report DIK values to Finance

Contributors Donors & Partners

• Support the sourcing and stewardship of cash and in-kind contributors
• Manage auctions and raffles including prize procurement fulfillment and reporting
• Track partner benefits and deliverables and follow up as required
• Research new funding leads and support proposals presentations and stewardship materials
• Assist senior staff with partner and donor pitches

Administration & Reporting

• Overall responsibility for event and rental budgets expenses invoices and revenue tracking
• Prepare and manage agreements contracts invoices and tax receipts related to events partnerships and rentals
• Work with Legal Counsel to maintain standard rental agreements
• Lead post-event reporting analysis and reconciliation with Finance and Creative Impact
• Ensure that thank-you communications are prepared for sponsors partners and volunteers in a timely manner
• Oversee event invitations and communications through Salesforce (CRM)

• Maintain accurate Salesforce records for funders vendors contributors volunteers and renters
• Add new leads and update sponsorships and donations post-event
• Attend bi-weekly Event Space meetings
• Additional administration and reporting as determined by business needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 3 years of related events work experience
• Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and execute projects within deadlines and budgets
• A problem solver and comfortable working under pressure
• Ability to manage many moving parts with close attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Teams and PowerPoint) and Salesforce
• Previous experience training and managing volunteers

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) by February 16 2026 and indicate Manager Events & Rentals in the subject line.

The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at .

We thank all interested applicants; however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Required Experience:

Manager