Event Specialist

CPA Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Healthy lifestyle allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A professional organization in Toronto is seeking an Event Specialist to lead the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing event logistics, and ensuring innovative experiences that engage members. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in event planning and a relevant degree. The organization offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event and/or conference planning.
• Experience with strategic design and attendee engagement.
• Familiarity with AV, staging, and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors for successful events.
• Manage logistics and oversee event technologies.

Skills

Event planning and execution

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality

Tools

Cvent

EventMobi

Zoom

Slido

Job description

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Create Impactful Experiences that Engage and Inspire.

CPA Ontario seeks an Event Specialist to lead the full life cycle of planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events that strengthen member engagement, build community, and enhance our brand. You will bring strategic vision and innovative ideas to design events that are impactful, creative, and seamless in execution.

Reporting to the Conferences & Events Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and event agencies to deliver experiences that are both memorable and measurable.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events with a focus on strategic design, innovation, and audience engagement.
• Partner with stakeholders and agencies to design event formats that enhance member engagement, build community, and strengthen brand awareness, and measure and report on outcomes.
• Oversee logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including venue, catering, production, and vendor management to ensure flawless execution.
• Manage event technologies (registration, streaming, engagement platforms) and serve as the technical lead during virtual and hybrid events.
• Track budgets, timelines, and event KPIs, conduct post-event debriefs, and introduce creative ideas to continuously improve future events.

Who You Are:

• Equipped with a degree or diploma in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field; CMP designation preferred or in progress.
• Experienced with 5+ years in event and/or conference planning, including strategic design, attendee engagement, and logistics.
• Experienced in using event platforms (e.g., Cvent, EventMobi, RingCentral, Slido, Zoom, Streamyard, vMix) and knowledgeable in AV, staging, and production requirements.
• Proficient in project management and collaboration, with the ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholders, vendors, and executives.
• Recognized for organization, attention to detail, and sound judgement in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core.
• Hybrid work environment offering a portion of remote work within an overall approach that values in-office teamwork and collaboration.
• Diversity and inclusion that prioritizes inclusivity to bring the best talent together.
• Ongoing learning and career growth through support for career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Focus on your well-being with industry-leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance and mental health resources.

Who We Are:
We protect the public, advance the profession, and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca

We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position. Our selection process is thorough and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.

CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Accounting