Manager, Events

City of Summerside; Summerside; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

24/7/365 virtual care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension plan

Three weeks of vacation

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The City of Summerside is seeking a dynamic Manager, Events to lead planning and delivery of city-led events, festivals, sports, and conferences. You will oversee budgets, contracts, sponsorships, and partnerships while coordinating with departments and external partners.

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Events, you will manage a team, adapt to busy schedules including evenings and weekends, and help position Summerside as a premier event destination in Eastern Canada.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Sport Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in event planning or event management.
• Experience coordinating events, managing budgets, and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of City-led and City-supported events, including sporting events, concerts, festivals, and community celebrations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new events to Summerside, including hosting bids, proposals, and presentations.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, financial reporting, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event organizers, promoters, sponsors, tourism partners, and community organizations.
• Supervise and support assigned staff while coordinating event committees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Coordinate event logistics with City departments and facility operators.
• Support sponsorship development, funding applications, and partnerships for event success and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on event promotion, ticket sales initiatives, and sponsorship recognition.
• Monitor event performance, attendance, and economic impact to evaluate success and opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the City at industry meetings, conferences, and events.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

Event Management related degree

Job description

Manager, Events (Full-time/Permanent – Replacement)

The City of Summerside is seeking a dynamic, organized, and collaborative professional to join our Communications & Events Department as Manager, Events.

This leadership position will play a key role in the continued growth and development of Summerside as a destination for major sporting events, entertainment, festivals, conferences, and celebrations. The Manager, Events will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, attraction, coordination, and successful delivery of City-led and City-supported events, while strengthening partnerships and identifying new opportunities that generate economic and community benefits.

Working closely with internal departments, event organizers, promoters, community organizations, and industry partners, the successful candidate will help advance Summerside’s reputation as a leading event destination in Eastern Canada.

Reporting to: Director of Communications & Events

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of City-led and City-supported events, including sporting events, concerts, festivals, and community celebrations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new events to Summerside, including preparing hosting bids, proposals, and presentations.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, financial reporting, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event organizers, promoters, sponsors, tourism partners, and community organizations.
• Supervise and support assigned staff while coordinating event committees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with City departments and facility operators to coordinate event logistics, venue requirements, and operational planning.
• Support sponsorship development, funding applications, and partnerships that contribute to the success and sustainability of events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on event promotion, ticket sales initiatives, and sponsorship recognition.
• Monitor event performance, attendance, and economic effect to evaluate success and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the City at industry meetings, conferences, and events, while supporting departmental priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Sport Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in event planning, event management, sport tourism, entertainment, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events, managing budgets, and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, community organizations, government partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules.
• Experience in event attraction, sponsorship development, or municipal government would be considered an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• Access to 24/7/365 virtual care via the medical provider
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP/EFAP)
• Pension plan
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Supportive and welcoming work environment in a thriving community

Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to accommodate event schedules.

Salary Range: $79,608 to $85,856 annually

Deadline to apply: Monday, November 2nd, 2026, by 12:00pm

Languages:

• English
• French