CREATIVE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF YOUR LIVE, VIRTUAL & HYBRID EVENTS

What We Do: At Sandbox Events, we specialize in delivering a comprehensive range of customizable event management and support services tailored to meet your unique needs.

From concept development and event design to seamless logistics execution, our team of highly skilled industry professionals ensures a premium experience at every stage of your event. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a gala, or a private gathering, we’re here to make your vision a reality with unmatched expertise and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For: We're looking for an experienced Event Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional events. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and confident managing multiple complex programs simultaneously while maintaining an unwavering attention to detail. They're a natural relationship builder who communicates with professionalism, anticipates challenges before they arise, and remains calm and solutions-focused under pressure. Most importantly, they're someone who takes ownership, enjoys collaborating with a supportive team, and is committed to creating outstanding experiences for our clients.

Job Responsibilities:

- Consult with clients to discuss event vision, details, and budget to help their vision become a reality;
- Coordinate and execute all aspects of event arrangements necessary to ensure client objectives and expectations are met including working with clients in menu planning, beverage requirements, room setup, audio and visual requests, decor, detailing and securing services of outside vendors;




- Respond to all event inquiries and client requests in a timely fashion, maintaining thorough communication with clients from initial planning to final event billings;
- Creation, management and reconciliation of budgets, final accounting of project revenues and expenses;
- Manage supplier RFP’s, negotiations, and contracts;
- Supervise and train event coordinators, onsite staff, and event contractors;
- Lead client site inspections;
- Manage and maintain project timelines, priorities, and critical path;
- End to end event management – ensuring that all projects are punctual, that all stakeholders are communicated within a timely and professional manner and that no detail is left to chance from the initial briefing, through the planning and execution in office, to final event review and reconciliations;
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and develop new templates as needed;
- Develop creative ways to solicit and generate new business;
- Attend industry event trade shows and events as required;
- Support Operations Manager and Director, Client Experience & Strategic Partnerships with special projects as required.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree or certificate in relevant field;
- Proven experience as Event Manager - 7 years preferred (agency experience preferred);
- Proven experience planning and executing complex Association events is required;




- Proven client relationship management and strong client service skills;
- Skilled in project management;
- Willingness to travel: 25% (required);
- Tech savvy; proficient in MS Office and event registration platforms;
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Customer-service orientation;
- Positive and collaborative attitude;
- Bilingual Canadian French is an asset;
- Candidates located in GTA preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits and Perks:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Flexible schedule
- Upfront 15 days paid time-off (not accrued) and transition to an unlimited time-off policy after one year of successful service
- Work from home
- Birthdays paid time-off

Work Location: Remote, travel 25% (required), candidates located in GTA preferred.

Sandbox Events is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff, and committed to inclusion.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Are you able to legally work in Canada without needing sponsorship now or in the future?
- Are you located in GTA, ON?
- Are you bilingual (French)?

Experience:

- Event Management: 7 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: Remote

📌 Event Manager (Canada)
🏢 Sandbox Events
📍 Canada