Events Manager

This is a remote position.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a fast-growing national mortgage brokerage operating in a highly entrepreneurial and agent-focused environment, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of its national events strategy.

This is a hands-on role responsible for owning the full event lifecycle - from strategy and budgeting through logistics, vendor management, onsite execution, attendee experience, and post-event reporting.

As a primarily virtual company with team members and agents located across Canada, events play a critical role in strengthening culture, engagement, recruitment, education, recognition, and relationship-building across the organization.

This role requires periodic travel across Canada for conferences, regional events, onsite execution, and partner engagement initiatives.

This confidential search is being managed by The HR Pro. All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

The Role

The Events Manager will oversee the planning and execution of a wide variety of company events, including:

National conferences and annual summits

Provincial and regional networking events

Training and education sessions

Executive and VIP gatherings

Sponsor and lender events

Virtual town halls and online engagement events

Recruitment and culture-focused initiatives

The successful candidate will be highly organized, operationally strong, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts independently within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of company events across Canada

Develop project plans, timelines, agendas, run-of-shows, and execution schedules

Coordinate all event logistics including venues, catering, accommodation, transportation, audiovisual requirements, signage, registration, and attendee communications

Manage onsite setup, execution, troubleshooting, and event breakdown

Ensure all events align with company branding, culture, and business objectives

Develop contingency plans and proactively resolve issues during live events

Vendor & Budget Management

Source, negotiate, and manage vendors, venues, hotels, caterers, AV providers, decorators, and entertainment partners

Manage contracts, deposits, sponsorship deliverables, and payment schedules

Develop and manage event budgets while ensuring cost-effective execution

Track expenses and prepare post-event reporting and financial summaries

Stakeholder & Attendee Experience

Work closely with leadership, marketing, sponsors, speakers, lenders, and external partners

Coordinate speaker schedules, presentations, travel arrangements, and VIP experiences

Ensure a polished and engaging attendee experience from registration through post-event follow-up

Support relationship-building initiatives that strengthen company culture and broker engagement

Communications & Administration

Coordinate event registration and RSVP management

Assist with event communications including invitations, reminders, itineraries, and follow-up messaging

Maintain event calendars, planning documents, vendor databases, and reporting tools

Track attendance, feedback, and event performance metrics

Identify opportunities to improve event quality continuously and engagement

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

Highly organized and operationally excellent

Calm under pressure and solutions-focused

Able to manage details while staying focused on the bigger picture

Creative and proactive in improving attendee engagement and event experiences

Comfortable working autonomously with minimal oversight

Passionate about creating memorable experiences that strengthen culture and relationships

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in event management, conference planning, hospitality operations, or a related field

Experience managing multi-location or national events is considered a strong asset

Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and competing deadlines

Strong budget management and vendor negotiation experience

Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and remote-first environment

Professional presence and confidence interacting with executives, sponsors, vendors, and external partners

Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft 365, virtual meeting platforms, registration systems, and project management tools

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the year for events and onsite coordination

Experience within mortgage, real estate, franchise, association, or corporate event environments is considered an asset

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

$65,000–$80,000 base salary depending on experience and level of autonomy

Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits Package

3 weeks paid vacation

Employee stock option eligibility

Fully remote work environment

Company-provided laptop

Opportunity to help shape and grow a national brand and culture

Schedule & Location

Full-time, Monday–Friday

Flexibility required during travel and live event periods

Remote position open to candidates located anywhere in Canada

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada