Events Specialist

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; remote options are available in Canada and the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability security clearance. Specific customer contracts may require additional security verification. Occasional travel and flexible hours during events are required.

Salary: CAD $70,000–$100,000 annually for Ontario-based roles, plus comprehensive benefits; some roles may also receive variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth SaaS company building an integrated public safety platform covering dispatch, law enforcement, forensics, courts, and related workflows, with AI embedded into its products.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate live and virtual conferences, workshops, symposiums, and internal meetings, including venues, schedules, logistics, and on-site or online support.
• Support the organization’s participation in industry events through registration, booth coordination, and preparation of event materials.
• Coordinate educational events and company-wide meetings, including agendas, speakers, technical setup, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Research vendors, maintain contracts, and liaise with external partners to ensure timely and high-quality service delivery.
• Manage attendee registration and compile post-event evaluations, including attendee demographics, costs, and feedback.
• Prepare event reports and perform other related duties supporting team and departmental objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in event coordination or administrative support, ideally in a corporate or client-facing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours during events.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada and successful acquisition and maintenance of a Reliability security clearance are conditions of employment.

Nice to have

• Experience with event management software.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on software supporting public safety agencies and high-stakes operational workflows.
• Hybrid location model with remote options in Canada and the U.S., depending on the role arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits offering.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier-free workplace.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.