Event Manager
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Job Summary
Event Manager
Opportunity Overview
At Canadian Food Innovation Network we are committed to being the best and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people working across Canada; we are problem solvers risk takers innovators and thought leaders that take our work building Canadas fastest growing food innovation community seriously but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day; we value personal and professional growth and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.
The Events Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of our webinars in-person events and general marketing activities. The ideal candidate is hands-on detail-oriented and thrives in fast-paced environments.
This is a full-time position starting in February 2026. The role reports to the Communications Director and works closely with the communication team. While this role is remote first work from home travel will be required on occasion particularly to in-person events.
About the Canadian Food Innovation Network
The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is the most dynamic national member-based organization dedicated to advancing Canadas food business ecosystem. Were focused on becoming the ultimate solution centre for Canadas food industryfostering collaboration innovation and growth for companies of all sizes.
Joining CFIN means becoming part of a high performing team that connects industry leaders researchers and innovators to solve pressing challenges drive transformative ideas and create sustainable solutions that enhance competitiveness and productivity in the food sector.
What Makes CFIN Stand Out
- Collaborative Ecosystem: We excel at building partnerships that unite diverse collaborators to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
- Focus on Impact: CFIN champions commercialization projects that push the boundaries of food science technology and sustainability delivering real solutions to the food industrys toughest challenges.
- Industry-Led Initiatives: Guided by input from our members Innovation Advisory Council and Board of Directors we design funding programs tools workshops and resources that empower innovators to break through barriers.
What youll be doing:
Webinar Management
Own the end-to-end execution of CFIN webinars
Create and managewebinarregistration pages
Schedule and lead internal kickoffcallsfor eachwebinar
Coordinate communications with speakers and panelists including timelines prep materials and reminders
Set up run and support speaker pre-calls
Attend and manage live webinars includingthechat serving as the primary point of contact for all panelists
Track and update post-webinar data including registrations attendance conversions and YouTube views
Email Support
Work closely with the Content Editor to set up test and approve all outbound emails to CFIN members
Support email campaigns related to webinars events and other CFIN initiatives
Ensure accuracy proper formatting links and scheduling across email sends
In-Person Event Support
Provide ad-hoc coordination support for CFIN-hosted in-person events
Assistwithlogisticsincluding venue coordination A/V catering vendors and attendee communications
Support on-site execution as needed to ensure smooth event delivery
Videography and Graphic Designing: Creating compelling content and shooting content editingvideosand promoting it
Coordinate the effective deployment of postevent wrap up surveys and follow up material.
What you bring:
You are a positive and energetic individual with strong organizational skills. You can see the big picture and incorporate organizational strategy into your day-to-day work. You can manage your time well and work effectively in a collaborative fast paced agile and sometimes high-pressure environment. You are curious and want to find better novel and more innovative ways to solve business problems.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys juggling multiple projects and is comfortable supporting both virtual and in-person events from behind the scenes.
The ideal candidate is tech-savvy professional and just as comfortable setting up a Zoom meeting as they are managing a registration table at an in-person event. Youll work closely with our Marketing Manager CFINs internal team and external partners acting as a key connector between our members customers and strategic vendors.
Education and Professional Background
35 years of experience in event coordination marketing operations or communications
Experience managing webinars and virtual events end-to-end
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through with strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with speakers partners and internal stakeholders
Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset
Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Teams isa must
Familiarity with email marketing platforms andwebinartools ( Mailchimp etc.) is an asset
What Success Looks Like
Webinars are consistently well-run on time and professionally executed
Speakers and panelists feel prepared supported and well-informed
Emails areaccurate tested and delivered on schedule
In-person events run smoothly with minimal last-minute issues
Event data is tracked reliably and shared internally
Candidateanticipatesbusiness needs and proactivelyidentifiesopportunities for process improvement
Candidate displays high-level of self-sufficiency andis able towork independently in a fast-paced environment
Location and Availability
This is a remote role and the applicants must be based in Canada and available to collaborate with the CFIN team and stakeholders nationwide.
To achieve a strong national membership base CFIN must embrace diversity in all its forms (personal geographical sectoral etc.) must deliver services equitably in both official languages and must have a value proposition (unique selling proposition) that resonates with all the players in the food innovation ecosystem.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is committed to creating an inclusive accessible workplace that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. CFIN provides equal employment opportunities and is dedicated to ensuring compliance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment selection and assessment process. If you require accommodation please contact and we will work with you to support your participation.
Apply today and lets transform the future of foodtogether! Please send resume and cover letter to HR@
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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