Event Specialist (6 Month Contract)

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale internal events.
• Lead onsite event delivery and guest flow across venues.
• Partner with ERGs for logistics and cultural programming.
• Manage vendor contracts, timelines, and delivery quality.
• Mitigate risks with contingency plans for last-minute changes.
• Track budgets, invoices, and post-event reporting.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years corporate event planning or complex logistics in tech.
• End-to-end execution of large, multi-location events.
• Strong budget management and cost reconciliation experience.
• Calm, decisive, under live-event pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Toronto-based in-office role; degree required.

🎁 Benefits

• Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Long-term group savings with employer match
• 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days
• 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
• Employee resource groups, including Rainbow, Women of WS, and Black at WS
• Hybrid team with 1,500+ employees across North America