Senior Event Operations Leader | Flexible & Impactful

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) invites applications for a Senior Manager, Event Operations. You will provide senior venue and event operations leadership across our year‑round events, Fair operations, concerts, festivals, and community programs, ensuring safe, high-quality guest experiences and financial stewardship.

You will lead a diverse team, collaborate cross‑functionally, and set standards for planning, staffing, risk management, and incident response, while building lasting client

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in live events operations.
• Experience with budgeting, client estimates, cost controls, and financial reconciliation.
• Experience with event management or venue operations; Momentus/Ungerboeck is an asset.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage weekend/evening event schedules.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership for the integrated event portfolio.
• Set standards, optimize processes, and enable event managers.
• Lead staff development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Oversee budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting for events.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Security, and Facility teams.
• Lead risk management, emergency response planning, and safety compliance.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract execution.

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Emergency planning

Stakeholder management

Event operations

Education

Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Momentus

Ungerboeck

Job description

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) invites applications for a Senior Manager, Event Operations. You will provide senior venue and event operations leadership across our year‑round events, Fair operations, concerts, festivals, and community programs, ensuring safe, high-quality guest experiences and financial stewardship.

You will lead a diverse team, collaborate cross‑functionally, and set standards for planning, staffing, risk management, and incident response, while building lasting client