Bilingual Events Architect & Engagement Lead

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing in Ottawa is building a talent pipeline for Bilingual Events & Engagement Manager contract opportunities. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing conferences, webinars, and recognition events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.

Requires 4+ years end-to-end event planning, English/French bilingual proficiency, and strong budgeting, contracts, and sponsorships experience. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in event management, communications, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of end-to-end event planning experience including conferences and virtual, hybrid, and in-person programming.
• Advanced bilingual proficiency in English and French with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, vendors, and sponsorships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hig hly organized with excellent project management and prioritization skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with occasional evening or weekend availability for events.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Zoom/Teams; experience with event platforms is an asset.
• Able to obtain an enhanced security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual events and engagement calendar in collaboration with leadership and internal teams.
• Manage the full event lifecycle, including planning, logistics, budgets, participant experience, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including conferences, awards ceremonies, onboarding sessions, workshops, and webinars.
• Oversee event technology and operations, including registration systems, webinar platforms, and audio-visual requirements.
• Manage relationships with venues, speakers, suppliers, and vendors; oversee contracts and service delivery.
• Support the sponsorship strategy and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and exhibitors.
• Track event budgets, registrations, and revenue; provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze engagement and satisfaction data to inform improvements to future programming.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal teams, external partners, and participants to ensure clear communication and seamless execution.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

End-to-end event planning

Budget management

Vendor & sponsorship management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Event management degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Zoom/Teams

Event platforms

Job description

LRO Staffing in Ottawa is building a talent pipeline for Bilingual Events & Engagement Manager contract opportunities. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing conferences, webinars, and recognition events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.

Requires 4+ years end-to-end event planning, English/French bilingual proficiency, and strong budgeting, contracts, and sponsorships experience. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required.