Event Coordinator

BioTalent Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent Canada is seeking a Marketing & Events Coordinator to plan, promote, and execute events that increase visibility, partnerships, and impact in Canada's bioeconomy. You will coordinate logistics, contribute to marketing campaigns, and support speaking opportunities to create engaging and measurable experiences.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive collaboration across teams, and an interest in leveraging technology, including AI, to optimize outcomes and connections

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events, marketing initiatives, or customer-facing projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in leveraging technology, including AI, to improve outcomes and create engaging experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics and promotions.
• Support planning and execution of BioTalent Canada's events.
• Assist with speaking engagements and thought leadership opportunities.
• Help ensure events deliver meaningful, measurable experiences.

Skills

Event coordination

Marketing campaigns

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

AI & technology interest

Job description

At BioTalent Canada, we help shape the future of Canada's bioeconomy by strengthening the people, skills, and workforce solutions that help the sector grow.

We are looking for a Marketing & Events Coordinator to support the planning, promotion, and execution of events that advance BioTalent Canada's visibility, partnerships, and impact across Canada's bioeconomy. The successful candidate will coordinate end-to-end event logistics, contribute to marketing campaigns, support speaking and thought leadership opportunities, and help ensure every event delivers a meaningful and measurable experience.

This is a dynamic, highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys bringing projects to life, managing multiple priorities, and creating engaging experiences that support organizational goals. Working closely with colleagues across the organization, the Marketing & Events Coordinator will help connect events, marketing initiatives, and partner relationships to strengthen BioTalent Canada's presence and influence in the sector.

BioTalent Canada is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a Best Workplace in Healthcare, a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer, and an Employer of Choice. These recognitions reflect the culture our team has built together and the standards we strive to model across Canada's bioeconomy.

The person who will thrive in this role will bring:

• Experience coordinating events, marketing initiatives, or customer-facing projects
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in leveraging technology, including AI, to improve outcomes and create engaging experiences