Senior Events Manager

Surin Group; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian hospitality group is seeking a Senior Events Manager in North Vancouver to develop a multi-year events strategy and manage the events portfolio. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of event management experience with strong leadership and financial skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $85,000 - $95,000, alongside various benefits including health insurance and transit subsidies.

Benefits

Free seasonal access

Discounts

Referral bonuses

Transit subsidies

Health and dental insurance

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in event management.
• Experience executing large-scale events.
• Strong vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year event strategy aligned with goals.
• Manage and optimize the events budget.
• Implement evaluation frameworks and provide insights.
• Coordinate across departments and build stakeholder relationships.
• Work with marketing to promote events.
• Oversee signature events and seasonal celebrations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Skills

Communication

Creative Mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in marketing or business

Job description

Senior Events Manager
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9

About Us

Northland Properties is a 100% Canadian-owned company recognized as a trusted name in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our brands have been bringing people together across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada's fastest-growing hospitality group, we value our people and their ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary Senior Events Manager to lead and expand our events portfolio at Grouse Mountain, especially with the addition of the Blue Grouse Gondola in 2024. This role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate our event offerings, increase revenue, and boost visitor traffic, particularly as we approach our centennial celebration in 2026.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Event Planning: Develop a multi-year event strategy aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
2. Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage and optimize the events budget, ensuring ROI-driven decisions.
3. Performance Analysis: Implement evaluation frameworks and provide strategic insights to leadership.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate across departments and build relationships with vendors, sponsors, and partners.
5. Marketing Collaboration: Work with the Marketing team to promote events and maximize visibility.
6. Event Portfolio Management: Oversee signature events such as Seek the Peak, Grouse Grind Mountain Run, and seasonal celebrations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing, business, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in event management, with a record of executing large-scale events.
• Strong leadership, project management, and financial skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative mindset and vendor management experience.

Work Conditions & Compensation

Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually. Benefits include free seasonal access, discounts, referral bonuses, transit subsidies, health and dental insurance, RRSP matching, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage motivated individuals to apply and join our team.