Events & Communications Specialist

LGM Financial Services; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Group RRSP

Performance bonus

Wellness benefits

Education sponsorship

Community days

Birthday off

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

LGM Financial Services is seeking a senior, hands-on professional to lead corporate events and communications. You will plan, promote, and execute events while collaborating with the Communications team to amplify impact.

The role emphasizes strong project management, strategic thinking, and high attention to detail, with responsibilities spanning internal and external communications and digital engagement.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning, promotion, and execution of corporate events.
• Develop event strategies, timelines, budgets, and project plans.
• Manage vendors, venues, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define event objectives.
• Measure event success and recommend improvements.
• Support social media and digital engagement for events.
• Develop event-related campaigns and content planning.

Skills

Project management

Written & verbal comms

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

Social media content

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products and leading training solutions to Canadian automotive dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover and Mitsubishi Motors.

The Job

This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring strong project management, strategic thinking, high attention to detail, and executional excellence. The role supports internal and external communications by contributing to content development and collaborating with the Communications team to amplify events through appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities

Event Ownership, Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Own and lead end-to-end planning, promotion, and execution of all corporate events.
• Develop event strategies, timelines, budgets, and project plans.
• Manage vendors, venues, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define event objectives.
• Measure event success and recommend improvements.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Provide support for social media and digital marketing initiatives related to corporate events, working closely with the Communications team.
• Develop event-related campaigns.
• Monitor performance and optimize content.
• Contribute to event-related content planning, including briefing, coordination, and content creation.

Corporate Profile

• Monitor digital presence (e.g., Google reviews, LinkedIn inquiries) and manage online feedback, ensuring responses are timely and effective.

Communications Development

• Develop and execute internal and external communications.
• Write and edit communications materials.
• Support internal communications initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Communication - able to clearly present information in both spoken and written formats.
• Collaboration - builds strong relationships to drive alignment and achieve shared goals.
• Innovation - develops creative solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Flexibility - adapts effectively in a changing environment.
• Productivity - consistently delivers high-quality work on time.
• Accountability - takes ownership of outcomes and commitments.

Required Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of key initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into execution.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Education

Completion of a university degree or the equivalent in a related field such as communications, journalism, or similar.

Experience

5+ years' experience relevant experience.

The Perks

• The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - 90,000.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.