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Event Manager
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29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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27 December 2026
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Job Summary
Event Manager
Create exceptional experiences. Deliver signature events. Strengthen CQCCs national impact.
Position: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Remote within Canada; regular travel required
Join the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) in championing the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI businesses across Canada.
Established in 2003 the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce is a trusted partner linking 2SLGBTQI businesses in Canada to the wider business community. CQCC fosters economic growth by supporting 2SLGBTQI businesses entrepreneurs students and allies and by helping Canadas corporate sector connect with the 2SLGBTQI business community. A leader in inclusive procurement CQCC is also Canadas certifying body for 2SLGBTQI businesses.
The Opportunity
CQCC is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a national portfolio of regional events annual Gala Summit and Nights of Distinction. These events are central to stakeholder engagement organizational visibility sponsor value and revenue growth.
Reporting to the Senior Director Programs the Event Manager will serve as CQCCs internal event lead and work closely with colleagues sponsors partners venues suppliers and external event-management companies. The successful candidate will combine strong project discipline with creativity sound judgment and confident on-site leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage CQCCs annual event calendar and detailed plans for regional events annual Gala Summit Nights of Distinction and other organizational events.
- Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of each in-person event ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees honourees sponsors partners and other stakeholders.
- Oversee regional and corporate events across Canada establishing consistent standards while adapting delivery to each audience location and event objective.
- Liaise with regional organizations where appropriate to foster greater collaboration between CQCC and Regional Affiliates.
- Select brief and manage external event-management companies venues suppliers and contractors including scopes of work contracts deliverables service quality and performance.
- Build and manage event budgets workback schedules project plans risk registers contingency plans and run-of-show documents ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with Corporate Business Development Growth and Engagement Marketing and Communications and Program teams to deliver sponsorship commitments programming promotion and stakeholder communications.
- Oversee event logistics including venues speakers production registration accessibility staffing volunteers travel catering technology and on-site execution.
- Track event performance revenue attendance participant feedback and other key measures; prepare post-event reports and recommendations that strengthen future events.
Education & Experience
- Post-secondary education in event management hospitality business project management communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of progressive experience planning and delivering complex corporate association conference gala or multi-location events.
- Demonstrated experience managing external event-management companies venues suppliers and contractors including contracts expectations and service quality.
- Strong project and financial management skills including experience developing budgets schedules workplans risk plans and event reporting.
- Excellent relationship-building communication negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with sponsors partners executives and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines while remaining calm and solutions-focused during live delivery.
- Experience with event project-management CRM and collaboration tools. Experience in a chamber not-for-profit organization or work supporting 2SLGBTQI communities is an asset; French is also an asset.
Terms
This is a full-time remote position supporting events across Canada. Regular travel and evening or weekend work are required based on the event schedule. The role works closely with teams across Growth and Engagement Corporate Business Development Marketing and Communications and program delivery.
Compensation
Salary will be based on skills and experience within the annual salary range of $75000-$80000. Additional benefits include group benefit plan coverage annual vacation and a generous public holiday schedule including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
CQCC strives to foster an inclusive workforce and is committed to applying principles of equity throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Members of equity-deserving groups are especially encouraged to apply and to self-identify. All qualified applicants will be considered. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process please contact Human Resources at
Required Experience:
Manager
