Meeting and Events Senior Associate

PwC•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries. Event Management Services, a specialized group within Procurement, is seeking a Virtual Event Specialist based in Toronto to support and drive strategic virtual events/webinars. The position reports to the Manager, Event Management Services and will regularly interact with other PwC stakeholders that could include Partners, staff, suppliers, and on-site conference staff. The role encompasses full-service event management, including project management, planning, and execution of both virtual and in-person engagements, while supporting ongoing event initiatives to maximize value for PwC.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in event coordination
Demonstrate skills in virtual meeting platforms ie GlobalMeet, Zoom, MS Townhall would be considered an asset
Knowledge of the Cvent Event Management software would be considered an asset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
Proven experience in delivering regular updates, formal presentations, and ad-hoc discussions to clarify information and propose ideas
Sound judgment and creativity to navigate complex event logistics and address unforeseen challenges
Ability to proactively understand and meet client needs, providing immediate clarifications and strategic solutions to enhance satisfaction
Skill in making executive decisions with minimal guidance to ensure seamless event execution and stakeholder satisfaction
Expertise in creating and managing event budgets, aligning with stakeholder KPIs for event success
Agility in adapting to change and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Assists internal clients on virtual events platforms to determine the parameters, procedures and deliverables for a virtual event
Produce and coordinate all logistics from beginning to end for virtual event/webinars
Uses strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to produce exceptional events
Works in a collaborative team atmosphere to provide event support, ideas and solutions
Manage event registration as required
Manage all event aspect utilizing Cvent