Manager, Events & Sponsorship

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an Events and Sponsorships Manager to lead and execute the firm’s events and sponsorship programs across Canada.

You will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact events and sponsorship plans, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring the deadlines and results of the team's plans are met. You will work closely with national leaders and internal teams to ensure strategic alignment and creative collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and execute internal and external events (in-person and virtual) and sponsorships to meet diverse business needs and create exceptional client experiences that elevate BDO’s brand and drive engagement in our chosen markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, teams, and vendors to deliver successful events and sponsorship activations.
• Review and evaluate event and sponsorship proposals, providing feedback and recommendations to ensure alignment with business goals.
• In collaboration with procurement, negotiate event, sponsorship and vendor agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and/or support the operations of the team including:
  • intake, evaluation and implementation process for events and sponsorship requests, proposals, and contracts
  • tracking of sponsorships, events, vendors and related information to support planning, reporting and operational reviews
  • development and maintenance of resources and tools including the promotional products program
• Monitor and analyze the performance of events and sponsorships and provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Ensure events and sponsorship assets align with BDO’s brand.
• Develop, manage and coach a team with a focus on high performance, operational excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure operational excellence through alignment on best practices, standardized processes and procedures, success metrics, and technology to continuously enhance event quality, operational effectiveness, and client/stakeholder experience.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that develops, retains, and attracts top talent.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
  You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Education & Qualification

• You have a post-secondary degree in events/sponsorship management or related field
• You have 5+ years of experience managing and executing events and sponsorships
• You have experience managing a team, including performance management, learning and development planning, and coaching
• You have experience in supplier management, including vendor due diligence, contract negotiations, goal setting, management/alignment, and accountability
• You have extensive knowledge of in-person and virtual event platforms and tools
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative nature, with an ability to build strong relations with all levels of the firm and work in a cross-functional team environment
• You have strong business acumen with an ability to understand BDO's business, marketplace and value proposition
• You have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to positively influence stakeholders at all levels, lead, allocate resources and manage change in a matrix environment
• You have excellent verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
• You are a calm, resilient, flexible and creative problem solver, including when faced with onsite modifications and issues
• You have exceptional project management and organizational skills
• You have experience with managing and monitoring event budgets
• You are a driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels
• You are able to travel to meetings and events in person on a regular basis

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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