Tour and Event Specialist

Semex; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company located in Guelph is seeking a Tour & Event Specialist to plan and deliver engaging event programs. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in event management and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include coordinating travel logistics, leading corporate events, and ensuring memorable guest experiences. The position offers a starting salary of $57,000 with potential enhancements and involves 5 days per week in-person work. If you're passionate about creating impactful experiences, join us!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in event management, tours, hospitality, or program coordination.
• Comfortable working with farm hosts, senior leaders, and external partners.
• International tour experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare tour programs to Canada and US.
• Coordinate itineraries, schedules, travel logistics, accommodations, and transportation.
• Lead planning and delivery of corporate events and meetings.

Skills

Event management

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Event or hospitality certification

Job description

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands‑on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently filling a vacancy for a Tour & Event Specialist to join our Marketing Team. This role reports to the Director, Global Marketing, and will be responsible for planning and delivering tour programs, hosted visits, and events that showcase our genetics, facilities, people and brand. While also ensuring every guest experience is seamless, memorable, and leaves a lasting impression.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and prepare tour programs to Canada and US; organize visits to company headquarters, and host delegations
• Coordinate itineraries, schedules, travel logistics, accommodations, transportation, and on‑site needs with proactive and highly responsive communication.
• Coordinate farm tours, budgets, and timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for guests and stakeholders
• Lead planning and delivery of corporate events, meetings, and hospitality experiences and prepare run‑of‑show event documents

What You Need to Succeed:

• 3–5 years’ experience in event management, tours, hospitality, or program coordination
• Proactive, highly responsive and clear communication skills to keep work moving forward
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in managing budgets, vendors, and multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with farm hosts, senior leaders and external partners
• Travel may be required to manage on‑site events and support tour groups
• International tour experience is an asset
• Background in agriculture is an asset
• Event or hospitality certification is an asset

Why Join Semex:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex/Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is an in‑person role requiring 5 days per week in our Guelph location offering a minimum starting salary of $57,000, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [e-mail].

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We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.