Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group) This is a fixed term contract with benefits expected to conclude January 7, 2028. Reporting to the Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, External, the Strategic Events Manager leads the strategy, project management and delivery of high-profile institutional events supported by the President and Vice-President portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, a consistent experience, and measurable impact.

Working collaboratively across the University and with external partners, the role ensures high-profile events advance university priorities, enhance reputation, and strengthens external engagement.

The Strategic Events

Manager serves as a trusted partner, providing strategic guidance and logistical support to deliver purposeful, high-impact event experiences.

The Strategic Events Manager will: Lead the development, management and execution of a strategic and purposeful portfolio of high-profile events supported by the Office of the President and Vice Presidents that advance Brock’s reputation and priorities

- Conceptualize new and innovative strategies for impactful high-profile executive signature events
- Establish clear event objectives and plans, success measures, and KPI’s, considering the entire life cycle of the event and overall impact on Brock
- Lead post-event analysis at a portfolio level, identifying trends, impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Lead the overall project management of each event within the portfolio,



ensuring delivery aligns with defined objectives and experience standards
- Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, logistics and risk management considerations
- Manage event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, reconciliation and resource allocation
- Work closely with Brock’s Marketing and Communications office to ensure all aspects of the event are aligned with the Brock brand
- Prepare briefing materials and packages for senior leadership and key participants
- Ensure all aspects of event follow relevant internal policy and procedures and maintain compliance with FIPPA and AODA requirements
- Serve as a central institutional resource on event planning, providing subject matter expertise on event strategy, protocol, and execution to support consistent, high-quality outcomes across campus
- Identify opportunities to enhance institutional collaboration for event delivery that support consistency and continuous event planning improvements. Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience;

Experience in event management with demonstrated experience in managing large, complex, and high-profile events

- Strong portfolio demonstrating an ability to conceptualize, design and execute strategic, results-driven events
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse departments and units
- Strong project management and the ability to effectively manage multiple high-profile projects from conception to implementation
- Knowledge of event management best practices, as well as Canadian government protocols




- Skilled in event budget development and monitoring
- Ability to work independently with little supervision while being highly productive
- Preferred or Asset Skills: Experience in a University environment with knowledge of University operations and software, databases, and CRM-systems. This is a fixed term contract position that includes: Health & Dental Perks: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.

Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays. *The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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