Event coordinator

Advantages
Status: 6-Month Contract

2 to 3 days remote

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year

Location: Hybrid / Montreal or Greater Toronto Area

Language Requirement: Fully Bilingual (English & French)

Responsibilities
Event Calendar Management: Build and manage the annual calendar of events and sponsorships for the North American market, ensuring alignment with sales and business strategies.

Contract Management: Build strong relationships with key suppliers (booth contractors, AV/tech partners, caterers, promotional item vendors) and negotiate competitive contracts.

Budget Tracking & Administration: Closely track expenses, manage PO (Purchase Order) placements, process vendor payments, and ensure events stay strictly within budget.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Executive Leadership) to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and customer experiences.

Qualifications
Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience in corporate event planning and management (preferably across North America or multi-site environments).

Languages: Fully bilingual in English and French (written and spoken) to interact seamlessly with colleagues outside Canada.

Core Competencies: Outstanding organizational skills, autonomy, strong negotiation skills, ability to multitask under tight deadlines, and high attention to detail.


Summary
if you think you have the experiences for this role, you can apply directly on this posting or send your cv to :

frederique.clement@randstad.ca

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