Supervisor of Special Events

Brantford; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and professional develop

Flexibility to work from home in some

Wellness and work-life balance

Job summary

The City of Brantford is seeking a Supervisor of Special Events to oversee delivery of City-facilitated events, coordinate with Parks Supervisor, and lead staff and volunteers in activating community spaces through events.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Recreation & Events, you will manage planning, budgets, sponsorships, and partnerships for an annual calendar including Canada Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies, with emphasis on customer service and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Three years of previous experience in special event planning is a requirement.
• Completion of a three-year college program in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Special Events Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite is required.
• Frequent evening, weekend, holiday and overtime work required.
• Valid Level C First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid SmartServe Certification.
• Current Police Clearance Certificate required.
• IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for enhancing community pride through the research, development, planning, coordination, marketing & promotion of events.
• Educate the community on the Special Events Policy 010 and lead the SEAT towards a one-stop shop event planning resource.
• Work collaboratively with City staff to plan, implement and evaluate the events in Brantford.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate action plans for Community Events.
• Develop and secure program partnerships, sponsorship programs and fundraising opportunities.
• Act as a liaison to Downtown stakeholders and community groups to support downtown culture.
• Lead, motivate, schedule, train and supervise staff and volunteers for programs and events.
• Promote programs and events using available resources.
• Oversee website content and monitor updates.
• Provide support through SEAT and act as City liaison to event organizers.

Education

Three-year college program in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Special Events Management, Business Administration, or equivalent

IMS 200 Certification or ICS200 (asset)

Job description

Supervisor of Special Events - Job ID #2734

Job Title

Job Title Supervisor of Special Events Status / Job Type Permanent Full Time

Commission

Commission Public Works Department Parks And Recreation

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation APAE/EXEMPT Number of Openings 1

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $45.90to $57.37 Benefits Entitlement Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 35 Posting Date (4:30pm) October 1, 2026

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy Replacement Closing Date (4:30pm) October 15, 2026

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Manager of Community Recreation & Events, the Supervisor of Special Events oversees the delivery of identified City facilitated community events, coordinates directly with Parks Supervisor to effectively communicate logistical work orders, as well as acts as a liaison to Special Event/Community Event Organizers. Through effective collaboration between various City Departments and stake holders, the Supervisor connects and leads a dynamic team consisting of staff and community volunteers, dedicated to activating community spaces through events.

• Lead a team responsible for enhancing community pride through the research, development, planning, coordination, marketing & promotion, and delivery of an exciting annual calendar of programs and events including but not limited to Brantford s Canada Day, the Remembrance Day Ceremony, Corporate recognition events, Harmony Square events & programming as well as special one-time events.
• Effectively educate the community on the Special Events Policy 010 and lead the SEAT (Special Events Advisory Team) towards a one-stop shop event planning resource dedicated to the safe and effective delivery of special events
• Work collaboratively with supporting other City staff to plan, implement and evaluate the special events taking place in the City of Brantford
• Coordinate, monitors and evaluate action plans created for Community Events
• Develop and secure program partnerships, sponsorship programs and research & strategize funding opportunities required for programs and events
• Act as a liaison to Downtown Community stakeholders including but not limited to the Brantford Public Library, the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Downtown Brantford BIA, Laurier Brantford, Conestoga, and other community groups & organizations, supporting an engage downtown community dedicated to a positive Downtown culture
• Lead, motivate, coordinate, schedule, and train and supervise staff and volunteers for programs and special events
• Utilize available resources to effectively promote programs and special events
• Oversee, prepare, maintain and approve the preparation of website content and monitor updates.
• Provide support through SEAT and act as a City liaison to community event organizers as required.
• Monitor special events in city parks ensuring compliance through the SEAT Standard/Policy and applicable by-laws
• Monitor and evaluate special event budgets including revenue generation and expenditures
• Through special events, contribute to a corporate strategy to promote the City of Brantford as a highly desirable place to live, work, learn, and play
• Provide high quality of customer service and implement professional events from concept to completion
• Evaluate the success of events against Key Performance Measures established annually
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The Supervisor of Special Events is a highly energetic member of the Community Recreation & Events Division responsible for the delivering of high-quality event experiences to the community as well as providing expertise and consultation to community event organizers. Dedicated to exceptional customer service, the position required an effective communicator that will provide leadership by establishing systems to effectively execute and/or service hundreds of annual events taking place within the City of Brantford. Effectively planning, developing, implementing and overseeing overall execution of special event planning, the Supervisor will ensure accurate evaluation of a wide range of internal and external special events. Three years of previous experience in special event planning is a requirement of the position that includes knowledge of event risk management, financial sustainability through development of sponsorship programs and grant writing, and creative program planning and implementation. Working knowledge of MS Office computer programs and software is required, plus the ability and skills to perform the duties as outlined herein within a reasonable time.

• Completion of a three-year college program in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Special Events Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite is required
• Frequent evening, weekend, holiday and overtime work required
• Valid Level C First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid SmartServe Certification
• Current Police Clearance Certificate required
• IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the Cityof Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us,you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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