Global Events Coordinator

Candidate Value Proposition The successful candidate will have the opportunity to exposure to working with different people and projects on a Global scale. Opportunity to work with different geographies, in Asia and across North America Job Description A bold ambition - to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. The Strategic Initiatives & Global Events team is responsible for building colleague engagement, business knowledge and driving global connectivity by delivering impactful experiences to help achieve our bold ambition. Planning and executing events can be complex. It involves balancing the needs of many stakeholders and collaborating with different teams and vendors. It means tracking deadlines, keeping meticulous records and managing budgets. Working on events on a global scale adds further complexity, as it means navigating time zones, different languages and cultures. As Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team and help us run our global events calendar - ensuring every event we produce is executed to the highest standards of quality to raise brand identity, increase engagement and drive business impact. This role is for someone who loves to be behind the scenes and thrives in a fast-paced environment. It’s for someone who loves details and logistics, and gets excited about creating, tracking and managing event plans. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role where you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in supporting global events – big and small – from behind the scenes. You’ll help create event invitations, registration websites, track attendance, help manage budgets, and provide on-site support on event day to see it all come to fruition. You’ll have an exceptional standard of delivery, service and attention to detail across everything you work on. What type of work will you do in this role? Support the planning, coordination and execution of best-in-class experiences Support key elements of event planning and operations, including operational logistics and event registration Execution of key event touchpoints, including managing calendar invitations, registration and supporting event marketing tactics Support budget management Build excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills: 5 years’ experience in supporting the execution of global corporate events from either a corporate or agency perspective Demonstrated project management and co-ordination skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Comfortable managing unexpected events and stressful on-site situations Observant: have the ability to independently pick up cues and connect the dots to anticipate or trouble shoot Financial thinker - comfortable working with numbers and budgets Excellent research skills while being able to think “outside the box” Familiar with technology – Microsoft teams and Microsoft Suite Nice-To-Have Skills: Worked with C-Suite executives. Education: University education plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience in with a strong portfolio of delivered work Additional Soft Skills Required Deadline driven and meticulous attention to detail Natural curiosity and propensity to learn; enthusiasm to build skills and responsibilities Have a strong sense of responsibility and a positive attitude with strong service orientation

Location: Toronto, CA

Posted Date: 10/5/2024