Events Manager (Short-Term Contract)

Events Manager

We are seeking an ambitious, driven, and agile Event Manager who is a

pro at managing multiple events concurrently to deliver world-class

events that drive our mission and serve our community of franchisors,

franchisees, and suppliers!

This is a great opportunity for freelance event producers and

freelance event planners!

Our ideal candidate is a pro-active, high-achieving self-starter who

is focused on results, resilient, and thrives in a rapid-paced

environment. They understand that hope is not a strategy and that you

need to plan for success and be flexible to adapt those plans as

things change. They are quick on their feet and able to solve problems

on the fly. They are experienced managing and coaching a team and they

lead by example through their “get-it-done, can-do” attitude.

Winning candidates will also have experience managing budgets,

devising event-related sponsorships, and driving registrations and

sales.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

 * Responsibility for end-to-end management of assigned events,

including all logistics, production, creation and/or management of

workplans; budget management; development and execution of event

programming; speaker management; and vendor management.

 * Accountable for meeting/exceeding all event targets (revenue,

registration, sponsorship, etc.)

 * Research, negotiate and manage event-related vendor contracts and

relationships, as required

 * Manage supplier and venue relationships to ensure contractual

obligations fulfilled and exceptional quality received by our team and

event participants

 * Manage sponsor relationships and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship

obligations

 * Leads event-related committees, as required and act as staff

liaison by providing leadership, administration, and resources to each

Committee.

 * Work with Sales Team to ensure revenue targets are achieved for

trade show sales and event sponsorship

 * Work with Marketing team in development of marketing strategies and

materials to promote Our Events & Education programs to members and

potential members, their franchisees, and the general public.

 * Ensures translation of event and marketing materials into French,

as required

 * Work with the finance team and senior management team to reconcile

Events Department transactions and budgets.

 * Assist in the management of Events budgets and provide reports on

actual vs. budget and forecasts/projections for all events.

 * Creation of reports to management team, Executive, and Board of

Directors, as required

 * Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

 * Professional experience (5+ years) in conference/tradeshow

planning, management, and execution along with an undergraduate degree

in event management, business, marketing; or any equivalent

combination of experience and training

 * Project management experience including the execution of critical

paths and work back schedules for multiple and simultaneous events

 * Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced

environment, be flexible to change, and work to tight timelines

 * Reliability, accuracy and thoroughness

 * Self-reliance, initiative, and sound judgment

 * Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

 * Knowledge and experience in budget, revenue and expense management

 * Strong communicator with excellent verbal, written and presentation

Skills

 * Superior customer service skills

 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, SalesForce

 * Ability to quickly learn new software, such as virtual event

software like EventMobi and Swoogo.

 * A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

 * Travel within Canada may be required

 * Fluency in English as well as in French (preferred)

 * Association or membership-based experience (preferred)

The position requires daily regular work hours but may also require

the individual to work extended hours and weekends, as required. A

valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle, and travel across Canada

may be required.

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required upon

hire. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The CFA office is located in Toronto on the Mississauga/Toronto border

near Pearson International Airport, with access by highway and public

transit (Mississauga and Toronto). Free parking. Hybrid office

model with two days in the office and three days remote work each

week.

No phone calls, please.

Deadline for Submissions: July 21, 2023

For More Information About The Canadian Franchise Association, Visit

cfa.ca | franchisecanada.online

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being

considered will be contacted.

Candidates may be asked to complete aptitude and skill tests

Company Description

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians

realize the dream of building their own business through the power of

franchising. The CFA is a Not for Profit (NFP) organization that

advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 450

corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s

best-known and emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice

of the franchise industry, the CFA strengthens and develops

franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating

rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in

franchising. Founded in 1967, the CFA consistently advances and

supports the franchise community, and is the essential resource for

information, insight, and expertise through its award-winning

education, events, services, and websites: CFA.ca and

FranchiseCanada.Online

The CFA office is in Toronto on the Mississauga / Toronto border near

the Pearson International airport, with access by highway and public

transit (Mississauga and Toronto). We currently operate on a hybrid

office model with two days in office per week.

Only candidates who are located in Canada and legally eligible to work

in Canada will be considered.

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required upon

Hire.Company Description

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) The Canadian Franchise

Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of

building their own business through the power of franchising. The CFA

is a Not for Profit (NFP) organization that advocates on issues that

impact this dream on behalf of more than 450 corporate members and

over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s best-known and

emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice of the

franchise industry, the CFA strengthens and develops franchising by

delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections

between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Founded in

1967, the CFA consistently advances and supports the franchise

community, and is the essential resource for information, insight, and

expertise through its award-winning education, events, services, and

websites: CFA.ca and FranchiseCanada.Online The CFA office is

in Toronto on the Mississauga / Toronto border near the Pearson

International airport, with access by highway and public transit

(Mississauga and Toronto). We currently operate on a hybrid office

model with two days in office per week. Only candidates who are

located in Canada and legally eligible to work in Canada will be

considered. Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is

required upon hire.