Meeting and Events Specialist

PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries. Event Management Services, a group within Procurement, is seeking an Event Specialist to support their team. The Event Specialist will provide full-service delivery in booking and planning meetings at PwC. This role will also assist with ongoing event projects and will support MES to develop, organize, and execute PwC meetings, events and conferences in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The position reports to the Manager, Event Management Services and will regularly interact with other PwC stakeholders that could include Partners, staff, suppliers and on-site conference staff. The role of Meeting and Events Specialist will best suit an individual who is: professional in approach, high-energy, disciplined, exhibits exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The individual must be flexible to meet competing demands and possess outstanding communication skills which will enable them to maintain a sense of composure during emotionally charged situations, and to ensure deliverables. This individual must be able to occasionally work outside of the traditional 9:00 - 5:00 workday.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Meeting and Event s Specialist , you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide end-to-end planning and coordination of corporate events, ensuring seamless execution from conception to completion
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives , parameters, and deliverables tailored to corporate needs
• Source and manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality execution of corporate event requirements
• Oversee logistics , including venue arrangements, list management, and communications for corporate meetings and events
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to corporate financial guidelines
• Utilize platforms like Cvent to manage event registration, tracking, and reporting for corporate events
• Maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers and industry professionals to leverage the best resources for corporate events
• Support the Manager and Senior Manager with financial reporting, cost-saving initiatives, and reconciliation of corporate event expenses
• Provide creative and solution-focused approaches to enhance the quality and impact of corporate meetings and events
• Remain adaptable and professional, ensuring high standards of service delivery for corporate clients and leaders, including senior executives and C-suite members

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Relevant experience in event planning with demonstrated success
• Supplier management skills to ensure effective collaboration and execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders
• College diploma or bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred
• Desire to achieve designation in event planning, such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)
• Knowledge of Cvent event management system is highly desirable
• Ability to manage confidential projects with a high degree of sensitivity
• Flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Willingness to travel occasionally for external event support
• Ability to complete physical tasks like lifting boxes and materials as needed
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer .
• Specify travel requirements if requirement is above 25-30 %

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.