Consultant, Corporate Events (12M Contract)
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Deliver a variety of events for CIBC by managing the full lifecycle from creation and execution to post-event analysis. Liaise with business units to maximize efficiencies, sharing best practices while negotiating contracts and managing budgets including financial reconciliations. Lead project management with minimal direction, overseeing multiple projects on time and on budget while managing external vendors and maintaining client-facing data. Build relationships with key senior internal stakeholders to centralize activities and ensure consistent, cost-efficient delivery. Travel periodically to support business needs. This 12-month contract position requires a hybrid schedule of 1-3 days on-site, with additional on-site days subject to business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in event management
- Recent experience in virtual events management environment
- Must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above
- Must have a valid work or study permit
- Must be able to travel periodically in support of business needs
- Must be able to spend 1-3 days per week on-site
- Must be able to manage multiple projects, on time and on budget
- Must be able to manage external vendors as required
- Must be able to negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization
- Must be able to manage budgets including financial reconciliations
- Must be able to build relationships and work with key senior internal stakeholders
- Must be able to consult with the executive leadership team and advise and make recommendations
- Must be able to manage client communication
- Must be able to follow current procedures to have data updated regularly
- Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience in event management
- Must be able to demonstrate recent experience in virtual events management environment
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Meeting Professional designation
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