Bilingual Events & Engagement Manager, Anticipatory Opportunities - 19574

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

Bilingual Events & Engagement Manager, Anticipatory Opportunities-19574

Location

Job Type

Contract

Pay Rate

$36.50/hr

Communications & Marketing

Date Added

November 9, 2026

Job ID

19574

About the Opportunity

We are building a talent pipeline for upcoming Bilingual Events & Engagement Manager contract opportunities with our clients in Ottawa. While there is no immediate opening at this time, we welcome expressions of interest from qualified candidates who are proactive, highly organized, and passionate about planning and delivering engaging events. Future opportunities may involve supporting a dynamic portfolio of conferences, workshops, webinars, and recognition events.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Degree or diploma in event management, communications, business administration, or a related field 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, 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

About the Job

Future contract opportunities are expected to offer between $33.00 and $44.00 per hour, depending on experience and the requirements of the assignment.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.