Specialist, National Events

Deloitte seeks an Event Specialist in Toronto with solid experience in corporate meetings and events.

The Event Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end process of planning and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences, meetings, and special events. Main responsibilities include:
• Plan, manage and execute high-impact events in various formats (in-person, virtual or hybrid), for both our clients, partners, and our people.
• Advise our internal leaders on event strategy in order to meet key business objectives, making suitable recommendations on industry best practices and trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Marketing, Communications, Agency, People & Culture, and others, on the design and conception of events, alongside our external network of preferred suppliers.
• Manage all logistical aspects related to event planning, such as venue sourcing and selection; vendor contracting and management; online registration and reporting, F&B experience, audio visual, space set-ups, etc.
• Manage virtual event production elements including event platform set-up; broadcasting; speakers sourcing and contracting; rehearsals and dry-runs support; creation of run of show; day of show calling.
• Oversee conference and complex events’ needs such as hotel blocks, rooming lists, air and ground transportation plan, arrival/departure experience.
• Manage all aspects of event budgets to include cost projection and avoidance, payments, and reconciliation, working alongside teams such as Finance, Procurement, Independence and Risk Management.

The successful candidate will work in a creative and innovative way to help deliver an exceptional event experience to our clients and our people. The National Events Team is responsible for the planning and execution of virtual, hybrid and in-person events across Canada, and we strive to always inspire, excite, and engage our audience.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in an event planning position
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Communications, or another related program
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Prior experience with event platforms and applications; Cvent knowledge is an asset
• Ability to multi-task, managing priorities and concurrent events, meeting strict deadlines in a busy and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent people and communication (verbal/written) skills, with a proactive attitude and committed to long-term growth
• Flexibility to work overtime, be on-site for event set-up and execution, and travel as needed.

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.