Client Event Specialist (Contract until July 2026)

Osler Tax Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Event Specialist to enhance their dynamic marketing team. This role involves planning and executing engaging client events, both virtual and in-person, while collaborating closely with partners and senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, familiarity with cutting-edge event technology, and exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking firm that values creativity and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on client engagement and brand representation. If you are passionate about creating memorable experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event planning, ideally in a corporate environment.
• Strong event management background with knowledge of event planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client events including webinars and social events.
• Manage virtual event technology and train users on platforms.

Skills

Event Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Project Management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

College Diploma or University Degree

Tools

ON24

Zoom

WordPress

MS Office

Job description

Client Event Specialist (Contract until July 2026)

Job Category: Marketing & Communications

Requisition Number: CLIEN002454

Posted: April 17, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York.

Osler is hiring a Client Event Specialist to join our Toronto Client Development & Marketing Team. This role is located in our Toronto office and reports to the Manager, Client Events. The Specialist will be working directly with partners, business development, and senior management in the planning and execution of client in-person and virtual seminars, webinars, and client social events. We are looking for someone who has experience running webinars and is familiar with webinar and virtual event technology.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Client Events in the planning, coordination, and execution of client events including seminars, webinars, client social events, and sponsorships (in-person and virtual)
• Work directly with partners and business development on the creation of event briefing documents to ensure that event objectives and goals are understood
• Manage virtual event technology requirements including the firm CRM (OnePlace), CMS (WordPress), Zoom, and our preferred webinar platform, ON24
• Train lawyers and guests on how to use the ON24 webinar platform – manage all event logistics the day of
• Coordinate with our writing team on the drafting of event invitations
• Compile and analyze post-event surveys and feedback and arrange appropriate follow-up
• Continually evaluate our client event offerings to ensure they are on brand and consistent in delivery
• Source and develop strong relationships with external vendors in support of the firm’s event program
• Some overtime is required (executing evening social events)

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a college diploma or university degree. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience planning and executing events ideally in a corporate environment. Experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong event management background (preferably in a corporate environment) with a demonstrated knowledge of event planning and management principles, methods, and techniques
• Experience with event technology including ON24, Zoom, and Marketing CMS strongly desired
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as multi-task multiple concurrent events
• Superior accuracy, attention to detail, creativity, time-management, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative flair and interest in creating new client events and experiences
• Bilingual (English/French) considered a strong asset

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.