This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Events Manager has oversight of the full slate of Innovation Factory events — from our marquee pitch competitions and conferences to workshops, partner events, and internal gatherings. You’ll set the strategy for what events we run and why, and lead the team that brings them to life.

Events are one of the most visible ways Innovation Factory shows up in the community, and our events aim to showcase our clients, so you’ll work closely with the Marketing Manager to make sure every event has a strong story around it, and with all Innovation Factory teams to make sure events serve their goals.

This role reports to the VP of Operations and is based in our Hamilton or Burlington, Ontario office.

Event Strategy & Execution Set the annual events strategy across all iF brands — what we run, who it’s for, and what success looks like

Lead end-to-end execution of all iF events: pitch competitions, conferences, workshops, partner events, and internal events

Set and track event KPIs — attendance, engagement, sponsor satisfaction, ROI — and report on what’s working

Manage event logistics: venues, vendors, registration, AV, hospitality, and in office experience

Continuously improve our event playbook based on what we learn each time

Lead, coach, and develop a small events team — including hiring, performance feedback, and growth planning

Own the events budget across the portfolio and manage spend and sponsorship targets per event

Stay current on event formats, tools, and trends, and bring the best of them in

Make sure events comply with relevant requirements (AODA accessibility, health and safety, contracts, etc.)





Supporting the events coordinator and event specialist in external and internal events

Own event sponsor targets and supporting our Partnership team in lead generation

Coordinate government and funder visits – announcements and events — invitations, on-site experience, and basic protocol

Partner with the Marketing Manager so every event has strong promotion before, coverage during, and storytelling after

Work closely with the Partnership team to manage event sponsor relationships and fulfillment

Work with various Innovation Factory teams so their events serve their goals and audiences

Represent Innovation Factory at industry events and in the community

4+ years of event management experience, including running multi-day or high-profile events end-to-end

Experience leading people or projects — you’ve directed a team toward a deadline

Strong project management skills: you keep many moving parts on track without dropping the ball

Confident communicator who can manage sponsors, vendors, and senior stakeholders

Calm under pressure — events have hard deadlines and live audiences

Post-secondary diploma or degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field

Strong English language verbal and written communication skills





Assets Degree in event management, marketing, hospitality, business, or a related field (we care more about what you’ve done than where you studied)

Familiarity with event tech (registration platforms, livestream, virtual/hybrid tools)

Working outside of core hours to attend and ensure events run smoothly

Opportunity for a hybrid work model, allowing some remote work

Some localized travel required including between office locations and events

Innovation Factory (iF) is a not-for-profit business accelerator, providing entrepreneurs with business services, training, mentorship and strategic connections to help bring disruptive technologies to market, increase revenues, attract investment and create jobs.

Our mission is to be the primary catalyst for technology innovation in the greater Hamilton and Halton areas with a vision to make the region Canada’s fastest-growing innovation community and the first port of call for innovators. We will do this via direct 1-1 support for companies; creating partnerships, and building community.

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Factory is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required.

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