Strategic Events Lead — Hybrid & Virtual Engagement

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with on-site days

Home office stipend

Learning & development

Job summary

CPA Ontario is seeking an Event Specialist to lead end-to-end planning for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events that engage members and strengthen our brand. Reporting to the Conference and Events Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to design memorable, measurable experiences and manage vendors, venues, and technology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event planning, a degree in Marketing or Event Management, and experience with platforms like

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality or related field; CMP preferred or in progress.
• 5+ years in event and/or conference planning with focus on strategic design, engagement, and logistics.
• Experience with event platforms (Cvent, EventMobi, RingCentral, Slido, Zoom, Streamyard, vMix) and AV/production basics.
• Strong project management and cross-stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and sound judgement in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events with strategic design and engagement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and agencies to design formats that build community and brand awareness, measure outcomes.
• Oversee logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events including venue, catering, production, and vendors.
• Manage event technologies and serve as the technical lead during virtual/hybrid events.
• Track budgets, timelines and KPIs; conduct post-event debriefs and iterate improvements.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Logistics management

Virtual/hybrid event tech

Budgeting & KPIs

Education

Marketing or Event Management degree

CMP designation in progress

Tools

Cvent

EventMobi

RingCentral

Slido

Zoom

Streamyard

vMix

Job description

CPA Ontario is seeking an Event Specialist to lead end-to-end planning for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events that engage members and strengthen our brand. Reporting to the Conference and Events Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to design memorable, measurable experiences and manage vendors, venues, and technology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event planning, a degree in Marketing or Event Management, and experience with platforms like