Manager, Corporate Events

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is seeking a Manager, Corporate Events to plan and execute in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings for clients and employees. The role involves coordinating suppliers, budgeting, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality events.

You will liaise with internal partners to ensure branding, messaging and logistics are seamless, while supporting presenters and handling on-site needs. Travel within Canada/US is possible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of meeting planning/event management experience in a corporate or financial services setting.
• Proficiency with Webex Meetings & Events and online registration tools; experience working with AV providers for hybrid events.
• Ability to work in an office environment with flexible hours and travel (<30%) within Canada and the US.
• University undergraduate degree or college diploma in hospitality, tourism, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings and events for RBC GAM clients, employees and stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier selection, contracts, food, beverage and AV; manage supplier relationships.
• Oversee invitations, registrations, collateral and presenter logistics; ensure compliant branding and messaging.
• Provide budget management, reporting and attendee surveys; collaborate with dispersed teams to align processes.

Skills

Meeting planning

Event management

Travel flexibility

Hospitality/Marketing background

Education

Undergraduate degree

College diploma in hospitality or marketing

Tools

Webex Meetings & Events

Online registration tools

Job description

Job Description

As part of the RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) Corporate Events and Employee Engagement team, the Manager, Corporate Events will plan and execute in-person, virtual and hybrid meetings and events for RBC GAM clients, employees and/or other stakeholders. The Manager, Corporate Events will often be the primary point of contact with internal partners to develop effective programs to deliver high-quality client and employee experiences.

Please Note: This is an opportunity available for approximately 18 months in length.

What will you do?

• Manage and execute external and internal corporate events including, but not limited to:

  • Selection and vetting of suppliers (via RFP) and event venues; contracting and coordinating food, beverage, housing and audio-visual requirements.
  • Managing all aspects of supplier relationships.
  • Managing the event invitation and registration process (online registrations, etc).
  • Preparing event collateral and assisting event presenters with logistics.
  • Liaising with internal partners to ensure seamless event delivery, compliant branding, appropriate messaging, and overall coordination.
  • On‑site set‑up, support and facilitation. Travel may be required.

• Provide comprehensive reporting, including budget management and tracking, metrics and measurement, research and analysis, and attendee surveys.

• Collaborate and work closely with geographically dispersed teams and colleagues to align event management initiatives and processes with those of the event management and employee engagement team, as well as share ideas and best practices with colleagues.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 5+ years of meeting planning/event management experience preferably in a corporate environment and/or the financial services industry.
• Proficiency with technology, specifically with Webex (Meetings & Events), online registration tools and experience working with audio-visual providers on in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
• Ability to work in an office environment, as well as, flexibility in work hours and the ability to travel (i.e., events outside normal working hours, travel (<30%) within Canada and US).
• University undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field (hospitality, tourism, marketing).

Nice to Have

• Event planning designations (CMP, CMM, DES, CED) an asset.
• Event management industry association membership, volunteer hours and/or professional development credits.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization.

The expected salary range for the above position is $67,000 - $110,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.
This position may be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Brand Marketing, Client Counseling, Client Prospecting, Consulting Engagement Management, Creativity, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Event Management, Event Planning, Group Problem Solving

Additional Job Details

Address:

WATERFRONT CENTRE, 200 BURRARD ST:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-14

Application Deadline:

2026-09-27

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.