Strategic Director, National Events & Growth

Acas; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPMA in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Director, Events to lead the national events portfolio, including the Annual Convention and Trade Show, board meetings, and member engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability to deliver large-scale conferences, strong financial and operational acumen, and a track record of building high-performing teams and volunteer networks to create value for members, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Strategic events leadership
• Financial and operational acumen
• Stakeholder relationship building
• Volunteer management

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for CPMA's national events portfolio.
• Oversee the Annual Convention and Trade Show, Board meetings, and member engagement initiatives.
• Recruit, engage, and manage volunteers to support event delivery.
• Collaborate across the organization to deliver event experiences that advance CPMA's objectives.

Job description

CPMA in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Director, Events to lead the national events portfolio, including the Annual Convention and Trade Show, board meetings, and member engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability to deliver large-scale conferences, strong financial and operational acumen, and a track record of building high-performing teams and volunteer networks to create value for members, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners.