Job Specifications
Job Description
Grade: P6
Referral Level: Level 1
Division: IGM-Mrkting
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $290 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year s and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.
Reporting to the Director Operations, Corporate & Field Event Marketing, IGM Financial, this position will be responsible to support the event management of IGM Financial. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end event logistics including technology platforms, communications, and data reporting across the IGM event portfolio. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
As a valued member of the Event Marketing team your core responsibilities will include:
Responsible for production requirements related to design, creative development and brand compliance for event deliverables with internal and external partners
Conference communication management including distribution
Management conference mailbox – responding to inquiries, communicating conference policies, developing/maintaining distribution lists
Management of all translation requests including time sensitive communication pieces, and identify at-risk timelines and providing solutions
Manage online attendee registration tool, including responding to inquiries in a timely manner for field and employee events
Development and build out of digital platforms, conference websites and management of this process
Development and delivery of conference reporting and standardization across events
Digital execution of events including virtual and mobile
Project Management Monday.com
Managing events and conferences (small to medium complexity) from ideation through execution to reporting
Management of the budget and the reconciliation of assigned events
Responsible for F & B, room set up and management of internal and external vendors related to assigned events
Provides creative solutions to a wide range of problems including emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, complaints and special requests.
Review and analyzes feedback and attendance metrics from events and recommends improvements and document best practices
Adheres to Event & Conferences Sales Practices Guidelines and ensure all guidelines and policies are being followed
Sundry duties as assigned
The Following Qualifications Are Required Of The Successful Candidate
Education/skills acquired through completion of a specialized post secondary degree or equivalent in Event Planning
A minimum of 3 years experience in Event Planning
Strong technical and data analytics skills
Strong project management skills
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to apply those to all events; ability to build a deep understanding of the business strategy driving the Event strategy
Subject Matter Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Copilot)
Strong working knowledge of event registration systems and virtual conference platforms
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and duties
Able to work within tight timelines
Team player and collaborator
Ability to take directions well and run highly impactful events
Very strong verbal and written communication skills to build internal buy-in for Event recommendations, and relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants
Travel will be required
Bilingual – an asset
Benefits
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION : competitive base salary, performance- weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer ma
About the Company
Mackenzie Investments is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services to retail and institutional clients. Mackenzie's heritage is one marked by innovation and thought leadership driven by expertise in asset management that creates financial success for investors. Today, we are building on that legacy with determined energy, forward thinking and innovative, timely ideas. Our progress is fueled by leading minds recruited from world-class institutions. With top talent, the stability o...
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