Job description

Job Title: Director of Events

Reports To: Executive Vice President, Development, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

Department: Residential Marketing

Position Summary

The Director of Events will play a critical role in the communities across the SmartCentres portfolio by engaging the community through deliberate programming and execution of events. The successful candidate will oversee a team that manages events and activation initiatives with a focus on creating a rich and fulfilling environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits the communities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee community events to achieve the goal of community building
• Research and recommend events and activations to enhance the experiences within a community
• Planning and execution of all aspects of events to ensure smooth operation, including but not limited to staffing, permits, budgeting, events run-down
• Analyze marketing campaigns and provide recommendations
• Manage a team with multiple reports, working together to advance the business’ needs
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to manage execution of events
• Work with the Marketing team to measure and review the ongoing effectiveness of the marketing programs and communicate the results to the business partners
• Develop and demonstrate a clear and concise presentation style, and ensure presentation support materials are accurate and consistent with brand standards
• Work with cross-functional partners to drive initiatives, and manage day-to-day operations of the program, including communicating with key players, building, and sharing best practices, offering solutions to critical issues, and innovating the program to remain relevant to customers
• Partner with merchants, business development teams, and stores to identify and drive licensed business opportunities including services and pop-ups
• Proactively respond to changing business trends
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience with activations and/or event management
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude in business planning and event management
• Experience managing multiple reports
• Clear, concise, and cogent writing as well as strong PowerPoint skills are particularly valued
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail, while also possessing a high-level strategic perspective

Academic/Professional Requirements:

• A post-secondary degree in events management, business, or similar

Values

The Director of Events must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Director of Events shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust’s interests. The Director of Events shall demonstrate entrepreneurialismand behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Director of Events is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, ON

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