Manager, Corporate and Employee Events

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Incentive program

Pension and RRSP contributions

Volunteer days and charitable matching

Tuition assistance and study time

Job summary

Definity is seeking a Manager, Corporate and Employee Events to own the end-to-end strategy and execution of flagship annual events and quarterly leadership offsites in a hybrid work environment. You will lead theme development, venue selection, vendor management, and run-of-show for major events, while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class experiences.

The role requires 7+ years in corporate event management, PM certification is preferred, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate event strategy and management.
• Experience managing a complex mix of large-scale in-person events and enterprise-wide virtual/hybrid broadcasts.
• PM certification strongly preferred; CMP or CSEP designation is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with enterprise event platforms and AV production; live-streaming and digital event staging.
• Ability to troubleshoot live issues without escalating anxiety to executives or attendees.
• Strategic thinker with collaborative approach to align events with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and execution of flagship annual events, including leadership conference and CEO Awards.
• Manage logistics, production, and audience experience for quarterly in-person VP events and all-employee virtual town halls.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations to support external events (Annual Meeting, investor days).
• Apply rigorous project management to milestones, budgets, and vendor contracts; coordinate external agencies and AV teams.

Skills

Event strategy

Event management

Hybrid/virtual events

Vendor management

Budget management

PMP/CAPM/CMP/CSEP

Strategic thinking

Education

PMP or CAPM certification

CMP or CSEP designation

Tools

Cvent

Zoom Webinars

MS Teams Live Events

Job description

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate and Employee Events, a strategic leader to own our portfolio of high-impact internal and corporate events. This role goes beyond traditional event planning, requiring a visionary approach to creating experiences that foster employee engagement, align leadership, and support critical corporate milestones. You will own the end-to-end strategy and execution for our flagship annual events—including our Executive Leadership Summit and company-wide CEO Awards—as well as quarterly leadership offsites, all-company virtual town halls, and our Annual Meeting. The ideal candidate blends rigorous project management with strategic event design, ensuring flawless execution across both physical and digital environments.

What to Expect

• Flagship Event Strategy & Execution: Lead the end-to-end design and execution of major annual corporate events, including our leadership conference and CEO Awards. This includes theme development, venue selection, vendor management, and run-of-show.
• Executive & Employee Engagement Forums: Manage the logistics, production, and audience experience for quarterly in-person VP-level events and all-employee virtual town halls, ensuring seamless hybrid/virtual execution that maximizes engagement.
• Corporate & Investor Event Support: Partner with the Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations teams to manage the logistical, AV, and venue requirements for high-stakes external events, including the Annual Meeting and investor days.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Apply rigorous project management to track milestones and oversee significant event budgets. You will lead RFPs, negotiate vendor contracts, and serve as the primary point of contact for external agencies, AV crews, and digital platform vendors.

What You Bring

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate event strategy and management, with a proven track record of managing a complex mix of large-scale in-person events and enterprise-wide virtual/hybrid broadcasts.
• Project Management Rigor: A Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar) is strongly preferred. You have a ruthless attention to detail and can manage multiple overlapping event timelines simultaneously. A CMP or CSEP designation is a strong asset.
• Technical & Production Fluency: You have advanced proficiency with enterprise event management and broadcasting platforms (e.g., Cvent, Zoom Webinars, MS Teams Live Events) and a strong understanding of AV production, live-streaming, and digital event staging.
• Grace Under Pressure: You have an innate ability to troubleshoot live logistical or technical issues seamlessly without escalating anxiety to executives or attendees.
• Strategic Visionary: You are highly collaborative and possess an ability to create and communicate a strategic vision for an event, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers a world-class experience.

Salary Range: $88,000 - $138,000

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just "nice to have" - they’re essential to our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.

It’s better here - but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).