Event Specialist

• Independently plan and manage end to end in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences/meetings/special events, with a focus on the Toronto Conference Centre, but also supporting the Montreal and Vancouver Conference Centres
• Liaise directly with partners and key stakeholders on all event aspects
• Co-ordinate all logistical aspects of meetings such as:
  • venue selection for offsite event components
  • technology selection and support for virtual events
  • review and approval of vendor contracts
  • cost projection and budget analysis for each event
  • online registration/event management
  • rooming lists
  • meeting room set-ups
  • IT and audio visual requirements
  • catering arrangements/menu selection
  • on-site registration
  • co-ordination of on-site simultaneous interpretation
  • ground transportation arrangements
  • supplier and vendor management
  • Collaborate with clients and share industry best practices
• Ownership of process improvement projects, providing status updates and ensuring completion and implementation
• Identify areas of improvement or opportunities for efficiencies in current processes and support operationalduties for experience and operations as required

Deloitte seeks an Event and Hospitality Specialist with experience in and knowledge of corporate meetings, events, and conference centre operations.

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in event planning, with experience in virtual events an asset
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel & Outlook
• Experience with web-based event management/registration tool
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and deal effectively with stress
• Ability to multi task
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel to attend on-site meetings when required
  

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $96,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.