Meeting & Events Specialist at The Home Depot in Toronto, ONM3C 4H9 Job Description Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot. Position Purpose: Work independently with internal and external customers to create, plan, manage and execute meetings and events at the Store Support Centers, Stores and/or hotels nationwide, in support of enterprise-wide initiatives. This includes creative theme development, request for proposals, site recommendations, logistics planning and budget management. Responsible for managing meeting related expenditures, managing and negotiating contracts and managing vendors. Position is responsible for entire process from planning and development of the event through post-event analysis and follow-up. Position may also work with department Event Managers on meetings and events locally, nationally or internationally. Key Responsibilities:



Strategic Event Planning & Execution Oversee every aspect of event creation, planning, and management, including: Organizing client meetings and site visits/selection Menu planning and ordering gifts/awards Designing and ordering signage Developing creative themes Coordinating hotel and transportation logistics Ensure the overall ambiance of meetings supports attendee retention, engagement, and achievement of objectives. Lead contract negotiations with all vendors to secure favorable terms. Budget Creation & Management Develop budgets for assigned meetings and events. Maintain accountability for staying within budget constraints. Post-Event Analysis & Client Follow-Up Conduct post-event budget analysis and reconcile invoices. Follow up with clients to assess event outcomes and gather feedback. Manage external vendors for both in office and offsite event execution. Handle contract negotiations to ensure quality and value. Planning Process Facilitation (10%) Facilitate the entire planning process, including procurement and

📌 Meeting & Events Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 The Home Depot
📍 Toronto