Toronto/Montreal (Hybrid position located in Toronto or Montreal)

We’re looking for a motivated, dynamic and bilingual Events & Marketing Advisor to join our team for a permanent full-time position in Toronto or Montreal.

The role will support the production of several large-scale events produced by ZSA across Canada, some internal events, and will support marketing initiatives to assist with business development, particularly focussing on the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction in the planning and successful execution of several events in the legal community produced by ZSA;
• Communicate with various stakeholders regarding events, including sponsorships, table sales, communication with relevant advisory boards, award nominees, sponsors, production company, venues, etc.;
• Administrative duties: Keep abreast of the status of event invoices and budgets and ensure invoices are paid, including internal and external follow-up as necessary;
• Advise management and recruiting staff, as required, on sponsorship and partnership opportunities, as well as event participation;
• Develop and prepare marketing materials for sponsorship and networking events at which ZSA has a presence at;
• Assist in the planning and successful execution of a marketing and communications strategy for all ZSA programming;
• Assisting with submissions for clients in RFP submissions, as required;
• Any other tasks required for the smooth running and execution of events and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications required:

• Bilingual in spoken and written French and English;
• Diploma in marketing, communications, event management or any other combination of training deemed relevant will be considered;
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a communications or events department. Experience in a professional services firm is an asset;
• Knowledge of external suppliers such as caterers, audiovisual services, rental spaces, meeting rooms, hotels and restaurants;
• Experience in budgeting for events;
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal and external teams;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours and to travel within Canada.