Location:

Toronto, ON, hybrid, three days onsite per week (Tuesday + Thursday MUST + 1 additional day)

Travel:

to Winnipeg, MB mid November

Language:

Strong written and spoken English required

Duration:

3 month contract, with the possibility of extension

Background Check:

Criminal record check required

About the Opportunity A national, membership-based non-profit organization is seeking an experienced

Director, Events & Tradeshow

to provide hands-on leadership for its conferences, annual Transit Show and related revenue activities.

This is an exciting prospect for a seasoned events professional to step into a high-profile national event, quickly assess what has been completed and take ownership of the remaining planning and execution.

Working closely with senior leadership, internal teams, exhibitors, sponsors and external partners, youll help deliver an event welcoming approximately 600 delegates and up to 130 exhibitors. Your focus will span tradeshow execution, exhibitor and sponsorship revenue, event technology and the development of stronger processes that set the organization up for continued success.

Whats In It for You Youll have significant autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership while making an immediate operational and financial impact.

Youll take the lead on a major national tradeshow, bring structure and direction to an established team and help drive the event successfully across the finish line. Youll also have the opportunity to improve how future events are delivered by creating practical tools, playbooks and processes that continue to add value beyond your contract.

Your Responsibilities

Lead conference and tradeshow planning, including timelines, budgets, logistics, floor plans, exhibitor communications and onsite execution

Quickly assess the current state of the event,



identify risks and establish clear priorities for the remaining delivery period

Drive exhibitor and sponsorship revenue through structured pipelines, proactive sales activity, forecasting and relationship management

Review exhibitor and sponsorship packages, pricing and value propositions to identify opportunities for revenue growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective exhibitors, sponsors and industry partners

Oversee the event technology platform, including registration, payments, exhibitor setup and sponsorship workflows

Work closely with platform providers and other vendors to resolve existing issues and improve the user experience

Introduce stronger testing, quality-control and approval processes to improve platform accuracy and reliability

Coordinate across internal departments, venues, tradeshow suppliers and external partners, establishing clear roles, timelines and accountabilities

Provide hands-on leadership and direction to internal event resources throughout the planning and delivery process

Oversee onsite setup and execution in Winnipeg from approximately November 1218, 2026

Lead the post-event review and document recommendations, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement

Create practical playbooks, checklists, templates and controls to support future conferences and events

Skills and Qualifications

At least seven years of progressive, hands-on experience leading large conferences and tradeshows





Proven success generating exhibitor, sponsorship and event revenue while managing a disciplined sales pipeline

Strong knowledge of the full tradeshow lifecycle, including exhibitor sales, sponsorships, registration, logistics, vendor coordination and onsite execution

Experience working with event and tradeshow platforms, including configuration, testing, payments, vendor management and issue resolution

Demonstrated experience developing event processes, playbooks, controls and standard operating procedures

Strong project management, budgeting, forecasting, negotiation and vendor-management skills

A confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to assess priorities quickly and independently drive execution

Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups

The ability to bring structure, clarity and accountability to a fast-moving environment

Experience within an association, non-profit or membership-based organization is an asset

Experience delivering conferences or tradeshows in Canada or North America is strongly preferred

French-English bilingualism is an asset but is not required

Availability to travel to Winnipeg from approximately November 1218, 2026

Why Partner with Altis? All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

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📌 Director, Events + Tradeshow (Winnipeg)
🏢 Altis Technology
📍 Winnipeg