Senior Event Planner

Description

Grade: P6Referral Level: Level 1  Division:  IGM-MrktingIGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 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 years 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. The Role: The Senior Event Planner is a key contributor responsible for driving the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of large-scale events and conferences that elevate client and advisor engagement. This role ensures flawless delivery through strategic planning, rigorous operational oversight, and innovative problem-solving. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events & Experience, the Senior Event Planner plays a critical role in executing the event strategy that reinforce Mackenzie Investments’ brand presence and delivers exceptional experiences across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Lead the event design and execution of large-scale events and conferences that strengthen Mackenzie Investments’ brand and business objectives. Manage end-to-end event delivery—from concept to onsite execution and post-event analysis—ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance standards. Negotiate and oversee vendor partnerships to optimize value and mitigate risk. Support speaker strategy by sourcing and securing high-impact thought leaders. Collaborate with sales teams to integrate communications, budgets, and operational plans that enable field success. Apply innovative solutions to resolve challenges and maintain continuity under pressure. Leverage post-event insights to inform continuous improvement and share best practices. Govern workflows, production schedules, and budgets to ensure operational excellence. Act as a key onsite leader, ensuring seamless execution and superior participant experience. Support broader Events & Experience initiatives through additional responsibilities as required. Qualifications: Post-secondary degree or equivalent specialization in Event Planning. Minimum 3 years of experience delivering complex, large-scale events. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project). Exceptional project management skills, with proven ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting and financial management; experience in regulated industries preferred. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work effectively in team environments. Demonstrated capability to execute high-impact events with precision and professionalism. Energetic, results-driven, and adaptable to changing demands. Professional presence and adherence to corporate standards of attire. Solid understanding of the mutual fund industry and compliance regulations related to events. Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.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: competitive health and dental coverage; employer sponsored coverage for you and your family.  RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. INSURANCE: employer sponsored short-term disability. WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).  IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.    How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.  We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply by November 27, 2025. #LI-JS2 #LI-Hybrid