Job Description

TFS is a leading independent educational institution that has been instrumental in the shaping of today's Canada, as the first French immersion school in the country and pioneer of bilingualism. We are an extremely diverse community that sets out to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind. Throughout our history, TFS students have been characterized by their academic ambition, as well as by their determination to acquire an international perspective on local and global affairs.


In pursuit of this mission, TFS recruits excellent educators who are deeply committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, and who also share our passion for the all-round development of students as accomplished individuals and responsible citizens. Our teachers benefit from exceptional professional learning opportunities and a very competitive compensation package.


TFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and all of our staff and volunteers are expected to undergo child protection screening.


We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement.

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Marketing - Events Manager

Position: Permanent
Position Type: Full time - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
Branch: Marketing Communications
Start Date: July - August 2025

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Community Engagement and working in close collaboration with the Head of School and department and project leads across two campuses, the event manager will be responsible for supervising and organizing TFS' signature events, acting as a coordinator for event scheduling, and supporting and advising departments on the logistical planning of departmental events. The manager will be responsible for the following:

Main duties


Planning events on behalf of the Head of School from start to finish according to the requirements, target audience and objectives in collaboration with the Head of School or other event partners. As a member of the Community Engagement committee, managing the event calendar and event approval process for the school. Working with the marketing/communications team to ensure branding and promotion are timely, attractive and accurate. Supporting fundraising and donor stewardship, school-based informational events, etc. through developing and providing toolkits for event management and being the main point of contact between departments and the facilities and catering staff to coordinate their support of the event. Managing event budgeting and ensuring invoices are approved and processed according to school policy. Liaising and negotiating with vendors and developing a list of preferred vendors to be shared as a resource to departments. Creating event management committees made up of colleagues and volunteers, assigning tasks and managing their work to completion. Creating workback schedules, allocating resources in planning events; managing "day of" execution. Obtaining permits when needed. Developing event feedback surveys; compiling post-event reports and making recommendations for future improvements. Participating in meetings and/or events outside of regular business hours as required. This includes nights and weekends. Performing other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. The ideal candidate has:

Diploma or degree in marketing, public relations, business or hospitality Experience in coordinating or managing large and small event Superior project management skill Proficiency in various event-related software (Canva, Monday.com, Raiser's Edge NXT, Mailchimp, etc. Communication and marketing skill Good leadership skill Highly organized multi-tasker with strong time management skill Expert interpersonal and collaboration skill Knowledge of the local industry and area is an asset Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred

What we offer

TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of:

A competitive compensation An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off A stimulating working environment Multiple professional development opportunities A rewarding career w you can make a difference




TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.



If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.


Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume as soon as possible.