Meeting and Events Specialist
Job Summary
Job Description
- Relevant event planning experience
- Supplier management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- College diploma or bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred
- Desire to achieve CMP designation
- Knowledge of Cvent event management system is highly desirable
- Competitive compensation package
- Inclusive benefits and flexibility programs
7 skills required
Job Details
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Network ManagementManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries.Event Management Services, a group within Procurement, is seeking an Event Specialist to support their team. The Event Specialist will provide full-service delivery in booking and planning meetings at PwC. This role will also assist with ongoing event projects and will support MES to develop, organize, and execute PwC meetings, events and conferences in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The position reports to the Manager, Event Management Services and will regularly interact with other PwC stakeholders that could include Partners, staff, suppliers and on-site conference staff.
The role of Meeting and Events Specialist will best suit an individual who is: professional in approach, high-energy, disciplined, exhibits exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The individual must be flexible to meet competing demands and possess outstanding communication skills which will enable them to maintain a sense of composure during emotionally charged situations, and to ensure deliverables. This individual must be able to occasionally work outside of the traditional 9:00 – 5:00 workday.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Meeting and Events Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide end-to-end planning and coordination of corporate events, ensuring seamless execution from conception to completion
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives, parameters, and deliverables tailored to corporate needs
Source and manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality execution of corporate event requirements
Oversee logistics, including venue arrangements, list management, and communications for corporate meetings and events
Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to corporate financial guidelines
Utilize platforms like Cvent to manage event registration, tracking, and reporting for corporate events
Maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers and industry professionals to leverage the best resources for corporate events
Support the Manager and Senior Manager with financial reporting, cost-saving initiatives, and reconciliation of corporate event expenses
Provide creative and solution-focused approaches to enhance the quality and impact of corporate meetings and events
Remain adaptable and professional, ensuring high standards of service delivery for corporate clients and leaders, including senior executives and C-suite members
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Relevant experience in event planning with demonstrated success
Supplier management skills to ensure effective collaboration and execution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders
College diploma or bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred
Desire to achieve designation in event planning, such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)
Knowledge of Cvent event management system is highly desirable
Ability to manage confidential projects with a high degree of sensitivity
Flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Willingness to travel occasionally for external event support
Ability to complete physical tasks like lifting boxes and materials as needed
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
Specify travel requirements if requirement is above 25-30%
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Audio Visual Services, Budget Analysis, Communication, Communications Management, Creativity, Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Event Assistant, Event Budgeting, Event Coordination, Event Management, Event Planning, Event Reporting, Event Technology, Event Website Design, Hospitality Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility {+ 20 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.Similar Jobs
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About The Company
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.
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