Senior Manager People Events & Experiences

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Metro Vancouver seeks a Senior Manager for People Events & Experiences. This role focuses on enhancing the employee experience through engaging events and programs that connect and empower staff across various locations. Key qualifications include experience in event management, a commitment to fostering Aritzia's values, and strong collaboration skills. The position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 - $150,000 CAD per year, along with comprehensive benefits and perks.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

In-office fitness studio

Virtual Wellness resources

Dog-friendly offices

Private parent's room

Dry-cleaning services

Medical care on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in managing elevated events and employee experience across multiple workplaces.
• Ability to champion Aritzia's Values and Business principles.
• Strong collaboration skills with strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and operational plans for events.
• Create engaging events that reflect company culture.
• Foster relationships with various workplace stakeholders.
• Ensure excellence in the management of all event aspects.

Skills

Events management

Employee experience programming

Collaboration with cross-functional partners

Strategic planning

Quality dedication

Education

Relevant certifications

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of Employee Engagement department is to enable our people to be efficient and effective for sustained engagement and high performance.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our Employee Engagement team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for cultivating an exceptional employee experience that inspires, connects, and empowers our People to thrive and perform at their best. As the Senior Manager, People Events & Experiences, you will enhance our employee experience with engaging, Everyday Luxury events, programs, and experiences for our diverse employee population across Retail Stores, Concierge, Distribution Centres, and Support Offices. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless — from a rewarding career in Employee Engagement to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Manager, People Events & Experience, you will:

• Develop a strategic and operationally effective approach to enable effective event/program identification, planning, development and execution throughout the calendar year
• Create and deliver Everyday Luxury events, experiences and programs that inspire and engage our people, driving employee engagement, connection, recognition and wellbeing while connecting to Aritzia’s culture and brand
• Develop strong relationships with our Retail, Concierge, Distribution Centre and Support Office stakeholders to understand and support the nuanced needs of each workplace and employee groups
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners such as People & Culture, Workplace Operations, and Food & Beverage to ensure all programs that service our People are designed to deliver the most elevated employee experience
• Ensure operational excellence and effective management of quality, timelines, vendors, financials, operational functions, reporting and communications for all events & experiences activations

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Manager, People Events & Experiences, has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in elevated events management and employee experience programming across multiple workplaces
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and priorities and in support of an effective department strategy
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry‑cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self‑care promos and on‑site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.