Events Manager

Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN); Surrey; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) is seeking a mid-level Events Manager to lead and manage their growing portfolio of events. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with at least 3 years of experience in event management, capable of handling logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating impactful experiences in the homebuilding industry.

Benefits

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing complex events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on logistics and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy and execution of signature events.
• Manage logistics, budgets, and timelines for 20+ annual programs.
• Liaise with sponsors, speakers, and volunteers to ensure successful events.

Skills

Event Management

Logistics

Stakeholder Coordination

Budget Management

Communication

Job description

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Salary Range $58,000 - $70,000 plus benefits

Do you thrive in the energy of event day, love creating memorable experiences from the ground up, and want to work with a high-performing team that’s shaping the future of homebuilding in Metro Vancouver?

HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver) is an association representing 1,100+ member companies — from innovative community developers to flooring suppliers — building over 65% of the homes in our region. As a not-for-profit association, we connect, educate, and advocate for one of the most vital industries in BC. Events are at the heart of how we bring our community together — and we’re looking for a mid-level Events Manager to take the reins on our growing portfolio of B2B and B2C programs.

This role is perfect for someone who’s already cut their teeth in the events world (minimum 3 years experience), is hungry for their next leadership opportunity, and knows how to juggle a fast-paced calendar without dropping a detail. If you live for the logistics, love a good run-of-show, and want your work to matter, read on.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Marketing Communications (SDMC), you’ll be the key driver behind the strategy and execution of our signature events. From intimate leadership gatherings to major industry expos, you’ll handle logistics, budgets, timelines, sponsorship engagement, and more.

You’ll also mentor and provide guidance to our Event and Marketing Coordinator, work closely with other department leads, and liaise with a range of stakeholders — from elected officials and other industry representatives to vendors and volunteers. No two days look the same, and that’s just how you like it.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Program Management: Oversee and contribute to strategy, planning, sponsorships, and execution for events, managing a master calendar of 20+ annual programs.
• Acting as Lead point of contact for assigned events, ensuring all client deliverables are met and that critical deadlines are upheld.
• Ensures that service quality standards and HAVAN’s values are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility.
• Adhering to event budget and maintaining accurate record of expenses and invoices.
• Logistics Lead: Organizing all event logistics such as overseeing registration, speaker management, tech support, décor, communications (with the SDMC), and providing general customer service and support.
• Seeking quotations and hiring reliable subcontractors for events such as Hotels, Caterers, Technicians etc. Build rapport with vendors.
• Manage our CRM-based registration system (GrowthZone) and event-related website updates, manage contracts, vendors, budgets, and ensure seamless day-of execution (rehearsals and overseeing audio/visual or virtual elements of event programming), plus event wrap up and reviews.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with sponsors, speakers, volunteers, government contacts, and members to deliver high-impact experiences.

You Are:

• An events enthusiast – You genuinely love the work and have at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing complex programs from end to end.
• Detail-obsessed but big-picture smart – You can manage the nitty-gritty (budgets, timelines, run sheets) and keep your eye on how it all ladders up to bigger goals.
• A confident leader and collaborator – Whether it’s leading a team onsite or working cross-functionally, you bring maturity, calm under pressure, and strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and respectful direction to team members or contractors to the table.Proactive and able to manage multiple functions and projects while meeting deadlines.
• A problem-solver at heart – You take initiative, anticipate challenges and find solutions before they become issues.
• Community-driven – You understand the power of relationships and love being the connector between people, purpose, and great experiences. As a volunteer-driven association, HAVAN works alongside members to produce events – from sponsors, on-site ambassadors, and attendees. You know how to bring everyone together and motivate the team to get the work done.

Other Requirements

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends due to events.
• As this role requires travel across Metro Vancouver for events, you must have access to a reliable vehicle.

Events You'll Lead:

• Annual Election and General Meetings
• Golf Tournament
• Coats for Kids

Events You'll Support:

• HAVAN Awards
• Multiple In-Person Education Courses

Why Join HAVAN?

• Real impact – Your work directly supports professionals building the homes and communities in our region.
• Growth mindset – This isn’t a stepping-stone job — it’s a role for someone ready to lead, grow, and contribute to a bigger vision.
• Tight-knit team – We’re a small but mighty group who believe in working hard to build top-tier industry programs, supporting each other, and having fun along the way.
• Balance and flexibility – We know event life is fast-paced, so we do what we can to support your time and energy.

·As a non-profit, we offer meaningful work, a collaborative culture, and lots of opportunity to grow and lead.

Sound like a great fit?

We’d love to hear how you’d bring your spark to HAVAN events. Apply with your resume and a cover letter about why you love event management and what you’re looking for next in your career. Send to [e-mail].

Candidate interviews will occur during the application period, which will remain open until final candidates are identified.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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