Events Manager

Location: Hybrid role based in Oakville, Toronto, or Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; 15%–20% travel required for events, primarily in the US.

Annual base salary: $100,000–$125,000 CAD.

Company

hirify.global develops IoT, connected transportation, fleet management, web-based analytics, and vehicle data solutions for businesses.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end production, venue operations, and post-event analysis for hirify.global Connect.
• Manage executive and external speaker preparation, keynote coaching, content reviews, and stage coordination.
• Coordinate PR and Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Multimedia Design, Sales, and other stakeholders.
• Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, invoicing, timelines, production schedules, and on-site deliverables.
• Configure event websites and attendee engagement tools in Cvent as the subject matter expert.
• Monitor industry and audience trends, recommend improvements, and maintain event contacts and the global events calendar.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in event management.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, event production, and high-profile events.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to make business recommendations.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, geographically diverse environment.
• Business Administration, Marketing, or related degree, or equivalent education and experience.

Nice to have

• Cvent certification.
• Salesforce experience.
• Certified Meeting Planner designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model supporting both in-person and virtual work.
• Home office reimbursement program.
• Medical and dental benefits, retirement savings program, and parental leave top-up program.
• Online learning and networking opportunities.
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program.
• Benefits listed above are offered to full-time permanent employees only.