Job Summary




































What is the opportunity? As part of the RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) Communications team, the Manager, Corporate Events will plan and execute in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings and events for RBC GAM clients, employees and/or other stakeholders. The Manager, Corporate Events will often be the primary point of contact with internal partners to develop effective programs to deliver high-quality client and employee experiences.

• Please note a cover letter is required with your resume

What will you do?

• Manage and execute external and internal corporate events including, but not limited to:
  • Selection and vetting of suppliers (via RFP) and event venues; contracting and coordinating food, beverage, housing and audio-visual requirements.
  • Managing all aspects of supplier relationships.
  • Managing the event invitation and registration process (online registrations, etc).
  • Preparing event collateral and assisting event presenters with logistics.
  • Liaising with internal partners to ensure seamless event delivery, compliant branding, appropriate messaging, and overall coordination.
  • On-site set-up, support and facilitation. Travel outside the GTA may be required.
• Provide comprehensive reporting, including budget management and tracking, metrics and measurement, research and analysis, and attendee surveys.
• Collaborate and work closely with Communications team colleagues to align event management initiatives and processes with those of the team, as well as share ideas and best practices with colleagues.

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• 5+ years of meeting planning/event management experience preferably in a corporate environment and/or the financial services industry.
• Proficiency with technology, specifically with Webex (Meetings & Events), online registration tools and experience working with audio-visual providers on in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (minimum 3 days per week in office), as well as flexibility in work hours and the ability to travel (i.e., events outside normal working hours, travel (<25%) within Canada and US).

• University undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field (hospitality, tourism, marketing).

Nice-to-have

• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Event planning designations (CMP, CMM, DES, CED) an asset.
• Event management industry association membership, volunteer hours and/or professional development credits.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. Powering ideas for People and Planet is the core of what we do.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills Budget Management, Business Events, Communication, Corporate Event Management, Critical Thinking, Event Management Software, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Group Problem Solving, Hybrid Events, Onsite Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration, Virtual Events Additional Job Details




































Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO




































City: TORONTO




































Country: Canada




































Work hours/week: 37.5




































Employment Type: Full time




































Platform: Wealth Management




































Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)




































Pay Type: Salaried




































Posted Date: 2024-05-17




































Application Deadline: 2024-06-08







































































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