Senior Events Manager (North Central Edmonton)

EDMONTON UNLIMITED Edmonton Unlimited (EU) is the city’s innovation agency, here to back bold thinkers and builders—entrepreneurs tackling real challenges and creating what’s next. Our vision? To establish a critical mass of entrepreneurs working to scale technology and innovation companies toward global impact. We’re building a culture where trying, failing fast, and trying again is part of the process—because every idea has the potential to spark something bigger. Your Opportunity: We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our vibrant in-office team in Edmonton, reporting to the Vice President, Brand & Strategic Partnerships. In this role, you will own Edmonton Unlimited’s event portfolio from concept to execution, managing every detail of planning, logistics, and on-site delivery while mentoring an Events Specialist and building strong relationships with sponsors, partners, and community stakeholders. As a hands-on, experienced event professional, you bring the expertise to manage complex, multi-faceted events with precision and the leadership presence to elevate the work of those around you. What We're Looking For: - End-to-End Event Owner: You thrive on owning the full event lifecycle, from initial concept and planning through logistics, vendor management, and on-site execution. No detail is too small, and no challenge is too large. - Client-Facing Communicator: You’re comfortable and confident as the primary point of contact for sponsors, partners, and external stakeholders. You represent Edmonton Unlimited with professionalism, managing expectations and building lasting relationships that elevate every event. - Execution-Driven: You bring strategic thinking to the ground level. Timelines, budgets, vendor negotiations, and in office execution are your domain, and you deliver with precision at scale. - People Leadership: You lead by example and invest in the growth of those around you. You’ll directly support and mentor an Events Specialist, helping them develop while delivering exceptional events together. What You’ll Do: - Lead Event Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive event strategy aligned with Edmonton Unlimited’s mission and growth of the innovation ecosystem. - Oversee a Diverse Portfolio: Plan and oversee a diverse portfolio of events including, networking sessions, speaker series, workshops, pitch events, and flagship initiatives such as Startup Week. - Events & People Management: Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to an Events Specialist, supporting their growth and ensuring strong collaborative delivery across the event portfolio. - Own End-to-End Delivery: Own end-to-end event delivery, including timelines, budgets, vendor management, and on-site execution, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience. - Be a Client-Facing Leader: Act as a key client-facing leader, building and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, partners, speakers, and community stakeholders. - Drive Marketing Alignment: Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications teams to maximize event reach, engagement, and brand alignment. - Support External Partners: Support external organizations in hosting events within Edmonton Unlimited’s space, often taking a leadership role in execution and experience design. - Grow Sponsorship & Partnerships: Identify opportunities for sponsorship, partnerships, and innovative event formats to elevate programming and community impact. - Elevate the Attendee Experience: Continuously evaluate and enhance the attendee experience, ensuring events remain engaging, relevant, and aligned with ecosystem needs. What You Bring to the Role: - Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in event management, ideally within innovation, tech, startup, or community-focused environments. - Leadership: 7+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and directing individuals and event teams. - Stakeholder Expertise: Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders including, executives, partners, and community leaders. - Agility: Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Project Management: Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a high attention to detail. - Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills, with experience working alongside marketing and communications teams to drive engagement and impact. - Operational Depth: Experience managing budgets, vendors, and event production logistics. - Flexible & Event-Ready: You know that great events often take place outside the typical 9-to-5 schedule, and you're ready to make them happen, including evenings and weekends. Would Be an Asset: - Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem or similar communities is a strong asset. - Partnerships: Experience with sponsorship development, partnerships, or community engagement is considered an asset. - Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with event and project management tools (e.g., Asana, CRM platforms) is an asset. - Education: A bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, or a related field. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: - Learning & Growth: Access professional development opportunities, workshops, and resources to expand your skills and advance your career. - Competitive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package to support your health and well-being. - Flexibility: Enjoy sick and personal time when you need it. - Event Participation: Be at the center of Edmonton’s innovation scene, contributing to and experiencing exciting events like Startup Week, community gatherings, and more. - Celebrate Success Together: Join in on fun opportunities to represent Edmonton Unlimited and celebrate our collective wins. - Holiday Shutdown: Recharge during our annual holiday closure. How to Apply: Your resume and cover letter can be submitted to . Please be sure to address the role of innovation in your life and work. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Edmonton Unlimited is committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity, equal pay, and equal rights employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Application Deadline: We’ll begin reviewing resumes immediately, so don’t wait until the deadline—apply now! The application closes on Monday, May 25 at 4PM. Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ou08p