Hybrid Events & Engagement Lead

The Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology; London; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition reimbursement and subsidy

Job summary

Fanshawe College in London, Ontario seeks an Events & Engagement Officer to support planning, coordination and delivery of student recruitment and corporate events. The role focuses on creating welcoming, engaging experiences for prospective students, their supporters, and internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires at least 5 years in corporate events planning, strong project management and vendor coordination, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary 3 year diploma or degree in Corporate Communications, Event Planning or similar field; or equivalent combination of Education and Experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in social media, websites, branding design and production.
• Experience in writing and editing for a variety of audiences for an established brand or organization with diverse and engaged audiences.
• Experience in project management in a collaborative environment involving cross‑functional teams on time-sensitive tasks.
• Substantial experience in corporate events planning. The incumbent must have experience working with a variety of vendors to be able to negotiate services and fees as well as experience working with senior staff to plan high level corporate events.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight and competing deadlines is required.
• Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability in working independently and working as a team member, along with solid decision‑making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, execute and evaluate corporate events as well as assist other departments to organize and plan other special events.
• Organize and implement signature events with a focus on student recruitment.
• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of recruitment events on and off campus, as well as virtual (e.g., CIP, Guidance Symposium, Level Up, program information sessions, tours, outreach events).
• Coordinate event details including scheduling, registration, AV, venue setup, catering, materials, and volunteers/staffing.
• Work with vendors and internal partners to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Anticipate event logistics and timelines, develop event work back schedules.
• Produce appropriate invites and signage for events.
• Arrange for event set-up and take-down.
• Propose promotional materials as required.
• Prepare all materials and logistical requirements for the events - name tags, signage, giveaways, audio visual equipment, catering, etc.
• Prepare proposed budget for each event for approval by internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that all facility and event requirements adhere to college policies and relevant legislation, following risk management protocols in event planning to protect the health and safety of all participants.
• Presents to Project teams/task forces pre and post event.
• Collects and submits invoices for payment.
• Investigate and analyze potential events that will position Fanshawe as a leader in education and in the community, based on audience, venue, timing, cost and opportunity.

Skills

Event planning

Social media trends

Web branding

Brand production

Education

Post‑secondary diploma in Corporate Communications or Event Planning

Job description

Fanshawe College in London, Ontario seeks an Events & Engagement Officer to support planning, coordination and delivery of student recruitment and corporate events. The role focuses on creating welcoming, engaging experiences for prospective students, their supporters, and internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires at least 5 years in corporate events planning, strong project management and vendor coordination, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced