Western Canada Events and Operations Manager

EY•Calgary, AB

6d•CA$94,100 - CA$144,100•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced events and operations professional to support EY's Calgary and Vancouver markets. This role will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and operational enablement of internal, client-facing, and market-facing events across both locations. The successful candidate will bring strong experience delivering both large and small-scale events, with the ability to manage the details that make events run smoothly, including budgeting, administration, logistics, stakeholder coordination, communications and post-event follow-through. This role can be based in either Calgary or Vancouver and will require regular travel between both locations to support event delivery and market priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Event Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of relevant experience in events, operations, marketing, business enablement or a related professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events of varying scale, including both internal and external/client-facing events.
Experience managing event logistics, budgets, vendors, communications, approvals and administrative processes from planning through completion.
Proven stakeholder management skills, including comfort working with senior leaders, cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Strong communication, organization and project management skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Calgary and Vancouver.
Travel required between both locations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in or with a professional services firm is an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and support delivery of internal, client-facing and market-facing events across the Calgary and Vancouver offices, ensuring each experience is well-organized, on-brand and aligned to local market priorities.
Manage the operational enablement of events from intake through execution and close-out, including timelines, stakeholder alignment, venue coordination, invites, communications, materials, registration, catering, run-of-show and post-event feedback.
Support both large-scale and smaller, office-based events, including townhalls, leadership sessions, client programs, market activations, networking events, sponsorship-related events and people-culture initiatives.
Work closely with Office Managing Partners, market leaders, Clients & Industries teams, Brand, Marketing and Communications, National Events & Sponsorship, Workplace Services and other enabling teams to ensure seamless planning and delivery across both locations.
Coordinate event budgets, purchase orders, invoice tracking, approvals, accruals and financial reporting, ensuring spend is appropriately managed and aligned to approved plans.
Maintain event planning tools, trackers and administrative processes to provide clear visibility into upcoming events, decisions, owners, budget status, risks and follow-ups.
Support sponsorship and market activation processes where required, including intake, routing, approvals, logistics and local activation planning.
Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency and quality across event operations in Calgary and Vancouver, including templates, process improvements, playbooks and best practices.
Act as a reliable point of coordination across the two markets, helping ensure stakeholders have the information, support and follow-through required to deliver high-quality experiences.
Travel between Calgary and Vancouver as needed to support planning meetings, stakeholder engagement and on-site event execution.

Benefits

competitive compensation package
comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage
a defined contribution pension plan
a vacation policy
firm-paid days
statutory holidays
paid personal days based on province of residence
a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you