Senior Event Specialist (Contract 1 Year Full Time) at Mackenzie Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Project Management, Data Analytics, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, Digital Platform Management, Communication Management, Critical Thinking, Virtual Conference Platforms, Registration Systems, Brand Compliance

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Job Description IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals. Reporting to the Manager, Events at IGM Financial, this position will be responsible to support the event management of IGM Financial. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end event logistics including technology platforms, communications, and data reporting across the IGM event portfolio. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a valued member of the Event Marketing team your core responsibilities will include: Responsible for production requirements related to design, creative development and brand compliance for event deliverables with internal and external partners Conference communication management including distribution Management conference mailbox – responding to inquiries, communicating conference policies, developing/maintaining distribution lists Management of all translation requests including time sensitive communication pieces, and identify at-risk timelines and providing solutions Manage online attendee registration tool, including responding to inquiries in a timely manner for field and employee events Development and build out of digital platforms, conference websites and management of this process Development and delivery of conference reporting and standardization across events Digital execution of events including virtual and mobile Project Management Monday.com Managing events and conferences (small to medium complexity) from ideation through execution to reporting Management of the budget and the reconciliation of assigned events Responsible for F & B, room set up and management of internal and external vendors related to assigned events Provides creative solutions to a wide range of problems including emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, complaints and special requests. Review and analyzes feedback and attendance metrics from events and recommends improvements and document best practices Adheres to Event & Conferences Sales Practices Guidelines and ensure all guidelines and policies are being followed Sundry duties as assigned The following qualifications are required of the successful candidate: Education/skills acquired through completion of a specialized post secondary degree or equivalent in Event Planning A minimum of 3 years experience in Event Planning Strong technical and data analytics skills Strong project management skills Strong critical thinking skills and ability to apply those to all events; ability to build a deep understanding of the business strategy driving the Event strategy Subject Matter Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Copilot) Strong working knowledge of event registration systems and virtual conference platforms Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and duties Able to work within tight timelines Team player and collaborator Ability to take directions well and run highly impactful events Very strong verbal and written communication skills to build internal buy-in for Event recommendations, and relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants Travel will be required Bilingual – an asset The expected annual base salary range for this role is $56,000 - $70,000 which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers. Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people. We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply by May 29th 2026. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end event logistics, including technology platforms, communications, and data reporting for the IGM event portfolio. Responsibilities include overseeing production requirements, budget reconciliation, and the execution of small to medium complexity conferences.