Senior Specialist, National Events (13-month contract)

The Senior Specialist, National Events is responsible for leading and supporting the Prairies event portfolio, as well as contributing to national initiatives as required. This role oversees the end-to-end planning and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences, meetings, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to market leaders, providing guidance and expertise on event strategy to achieve key business objectives.
• Independently plan, manage, and execute high-impact events in various formats (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) for both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with internal leaders, offering recommendations on event best practices and industry trends.
• Oversee all logistical aspects of event planning, including venue selection, vendor contracting and management, online registration, food and beverage coordination, audio-visual production, and space setup.
• Manage complex event requirements, such as hotel blocks, rooming lists, transportation planning, and attendee experience.
• Manage all creative and experiential components of events, such as décor, event design, entertainment, and keynote speaker selection.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, speaker selection and preparation (including dry runs), run-of-show creation, and day-of-event management.
• Oversee virtual event production, including platform setup, broadcasting, and production management.
• Provide support to members of the National Events Team, leveraging influence and expertise as a senior team member.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Marketing, Communications, People & Culture, and external suppliers to design and deliver successful events.
• Administer all aspects of event budgets, including cost projections, payment processing, and reconciliation, in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, Independence, and Risk Management teams.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability in resolving event-related challenges and complexities.

Deloitte is looking for a Senior Specialist, National Events with proven expertise in managing corporate meetings and events. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding event experiences for our people, clients, and communities. As part of the National Events Team, you will contribute to the planning and execution of exceptional events across Canada, consistently aiming to inspire, excite, and engage our audiences.

You are someone who has/is:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in event planning, with a proven track record of managing complex, high-impact events in various formats.
• In-depth knowledge of the event industry and well-established professional relationships across Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office; experience with event platforms (Cvent an asset).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate across teams and with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and budget management skills.

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $114,000, 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. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.