ADVISOR – MARKETING EVENT

BDC • Vancouver, BC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Event Marketing Advisor, you will play a key role in the design and execution of events, marketing, and partnership initiatives that support BDC's business objectives and brand influence. Working closely with field teams, business units, and regional and national teams, you will serve as an expert consultant in event marketing, ensuring consistent, efficient activations that align with the brand's standards.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in marketing, specifically in events or partnerships
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related field
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to analyze needs, make recommendations and deliver concrete solutions.
• Creativity, innovation and results-oriented.
• Strong interest in the use of artificial intelligence to improve processes and performance.
• Strong communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Very good command of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint, advanced level).
• Experience in programming or designing event experiences.
• Excellent ability to synthesize, popularize and communicate complex information.
• Curiosity, openness to new technologies and ability to carry a vision and influence partners.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of event management tools

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated event projects, from the definition of needs to delivery, while respecting BDC's budgets, deadlines and standards.
• Design, plan and execute in-person, hybrid and virtual events (conferences, panels, workshops, webinars, networking events), regionally or nationally.
• Propose new initiatives and event programs aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure the effective activation of events and sponsorships, with clearly defined objectives, messages and indicators of success.
• Advise, coordinate and negotiate with external suppliers and partners.
• Represent BDC at events and provide an engaging and professional brand presence.
• Ensure a consistent, distinctive and memorable participant experience.
• Analyze results, track performance indicators, and make data-driven optimization recommendations.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions
• A Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• A $750 wellness and health care spending account
• Paid vacation each year
• Five personal days
• Sick days as necessary
• Offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees