Strategic Corporate Events Coordinator — Hybrid

Raymond James Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. in Toronto is seeking an experienced Event Coordinator to plan and execute high‑profile internal and external corporate events for advisors, clients and employees.

This resident role reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Events & Sponsorships and requires in‑office presence three days a week. You will collaborate with marketing, compliance and vendors, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure events align with brand standards while mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event management, Marketing or related field.
• 2+ years of event planning experience, preferably in financial industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of corporate events, including conferences, community engagement initiatives, corporate meetings and networking functions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives, messaging, themes and target audiences.
• Assist with event budgets, forecasts, expenses and reconciliations for cost‑effective planning.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue sourcing, contracts, catering, A/V, travel and onsite operations.
• Develop and execute engaging event themes and maintain detailed timelines and run‑of‑show documents.
• Liaise with internal clients and external vendors to ensure deliverables, service standards and contracts are met.
• Ensure events comply with policies, brand standards and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to logistics, safety, compliance and reputation.
• Assist with onsite execution and real‑time decision‑making during events.
• Manage the internal events inbox and escalate items as needed.
• Mentor volunteers or marketing team members as required.
• Evaluate event success through post‑event reporting and ROI analysis.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication & negotiation

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event management or Marketing

Tools

Swoogo

Adobe

Box.com

TripBuilder

Advisor Stream

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Raymond James Ltd. in Toronto is seeking an experienced Event Coordinator to plan and execute high‑profile internal and external corporate events for advisors, clients and employees.

This resident role reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Events & Sponsorships and requires in‑office presence three days a week. You will collaborate with marketing, compliance and vendors, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure events align with brand standards while mitigating risks.