Manager, Event Logistics

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$82,064 - CA$117,971•Hybrid

About The Position

SickKids Foundation, Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, is seeking a Manager, Events Logistics. This role is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the event day participant/guest experience and logistics strategy for SickKids Signature Events. The Manager will oversee multiple direct reports and ensure the delivery of compelling event experiences that drive revenue, foster donor loyalty, and achieve stakeholder satisfaction, all while controlling costs and managing projects from inception to completion. The Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture and aims to attract and retain passionate individuals to help create a healthier future.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in executing large scale multifaced events
Volunteer and People Management
Leadership skills
Project Management skills
Relationship Management skills
Fully competent in suite of Microsoft Office products
Exceptional Customer service skills
Current knowledge of the best practices in event management field
Superior verbal and written skills, public speaking
Negotiation skills
Delegation skills

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the overall logistical design and execution for current and new signature events with a focus on delivering flawless event experiences for all attendees.
Project manage the events including, providing event core leads timely status updates, risk management, management of logistical tactics, event execution and post-event reconciliation.
Build and manage critical paths and work back schedules for signature events and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of deliverables.
Develop and manage event expense budgets which includes providing budgetary recommendations and identifying costs saving opportunities.
Negotiates with supplier/vendors on best possible pricing, terms and values, to ensure events are delivered at or below budget, while maintaining best in class event experience.
Collaborate closely with corporate team to ensure all sponsor deliverables and expectations are met through the event experience.
Build meaningful and effective relationships with vendors, committee members, volunteers and sponsors and provides excellent customer service at all times.
Employ creative industry trends and innovation to ensure the participant/guest experience is meaningful and relevant to the needs of the participant, organization and other stakeholders as involved.
Support the management of the volunteer program by supporting the Associate, Event Services to lead the training and onboarding of volunteers to ensure seamless event execution and participant/guest satisfaction.
Lead the onsite execution of all event logistics including event set-up, event day and post-event tear down while ensuring a seamless execution of events.
Identify and capitalize on new avenues to broaden networks and establish relationships with potential vendors/suppliers in order to enhance the event experience and/or reduce costs.