Event Manager
We’re a millennial-run, industry-leading association and event management agency helping not-for-profit associations and corporate clients all over the world.
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Position Closing Date: December 1, 2025
Number of Positions: One (1)
Type of Position: Full-Time Contract, 12-months
Who is Redstone, and What’s Our Mission?
Redstone is a leading Association Management Company (AMC) in Canada. Our vibrant team provides administrative, financial, marketing, and event services for not-for-profit associations and corporate clients all over the world.
As a rapidly growing agency, we’re big on career growth and development, investing in our team to help them thrive. Here, you’ll take on real responsibility, tackle exciting challenges, and have the freedom to make a meaningful impact on our clients’ organizations. The scale and scope of what we do might just surprise you, and with the dynamic pace of change, we stay sharp, agile, and always open to new ideas. Sound like your kind of place? Keep reading… 🤞
Your Role in Our Journey:
The Event Manager brings a high level of strategic thinking, experience, and leadership to event planning, and is responsible for the full event lifecycle. Reporting to the Team Lead, Events, this role is responsible for owning events (in-person, hybrid and virtual) from concept to completion, including debrief and post-reporting stages. The Event Manager is expected to lead event design, offer strategic solutions and continuously identify areas for improvement and innovation. Your work will directly support our clients' goals, creating meaningful, engaging experiences for attendees and stakeholders alike.
Your role in action:
- Client Relationship Management: Builds and manages strong relationships with clients, vendors, sponsors, and committees. Leads client communications with confidence, offering proactive advice and strategic expertise. Ensures alignment on goals, expectations, and communication methods;
- Event Planning & Execution: Leads the full event cycle from concept to completion, including logistics, vendor management, and post-event reporting. Drives timelines, tracks milestones, and ensures the delivery of engaging, high-quality events;
- Vendor & Partner Management: Negotiates and manages vendor and venue partnerships to align with event goals. Anticipates potential risks and develops contingency plans to ensure seamless execution;
- Strategic Insight & Continuous Improvement: Analyzes event outcomes to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Develops and implements plans to elevate future experiences and strengthen client satisfaction;
- Process & Operational Excellence: Refines internal tools, templates, and workflows to support consistency and efficiency. Ensures critical documentation is captured and maintained across all projects;
- Team Mentorship & Development: Mentors junior planners and contributes to a collaborative, high-performance team environment. Promotes knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous learning; and
- Innovation & Problem Solving: Brings creative thinking to event design and execution. Anticipates challenges, provides effective solutions, and embraces new trends and technologies to enhance event delivery.
You’ll Thrive in this Role if:
- You have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Communications, Not-for-Profit Management, or a related field;
- You have 3-5+ years of relevant, full-scope event planning experience which includes planning, executing, and delivering on complex, large scale, high attendee conferences and events.
Serious Bonus Points if:
- You have experience working with association management companies, or agencies; and/or
- You have experience working with Boards of Directors, committees, and/or in the not-for-profit sector, and understand board governance and how volunteer leadership operates; and/or
- You have a Digital Event Strategist (DES), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), or a similar event designation is an asset; and/or
- You are bilingual in English / French (an asset), with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
Compensation Expectations for the Role:
We believe in fair, transparent, and growth-focused compensation. Our salary bands are designed to ensure equity across roles (and internally), with most new hires starting at the lower end to allow room for development and progression. That said, we recognize and reward experience – strong, seasoned candidates may start higher within the band.
🤑 Starting salary: $70,000 (Full salary band: $70,000 - $80,000)
💊 Health, drug, dental, and vision benefits.
❤️🩹 Employer paid life insurance.
🧘 Paid sick days, personal days, and wellness days.
⛄ Paid time off between Christmas and new years.
Redstone Life and Culture:
At Redstone, our culture is built on trust, growth, and connection. We empower our team to take ownership of their work, make meaningful contributions, and push the boundaries of their skill sets – all while providing the support needed to thrive. We believe every challenge is an opportunity to learn, excel, and create impact.
We’re also a people-first company. We foster a positive, inclusive, and sociable environment where every voice is heard, and genuine connections are built – whether through collaboration, intentional events, or just having fun together.
Everything we do is guided by our “Core Four” values: People, Trust, Impact, and Extra Mile – the foundation of how we work, grow, and support our clients across diverse industries.
Why Choose Us?
We provide each employee the freedom to work when they are most productive and we understand the need to have a work-life blend, because we have that need too. Here are just a few more reasons to work at Redstone:
😎 Flexible working hours.
💻 Hybrid work environment.
🌎 Work from anywhere for up to 45 days.
👩🎓 Opportunities to attend in-person and virtual conferences, workshops, industry accreditation and certifications for personal and professional growth through the company.
✈️ Travel opportunities to work at our events alongside our talented event staff.
🎉 Company events and team initiatives: team lunches, activity challenges, book club, happy hours, game nights, holiday and summer parties, charity participation, and more!
Be yourself. We like it that way:
At Redstone, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) not only strengthens our team but also enhances the services we provide to our clients. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve by building a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know – we are happy to support your needs.
- Department
- Events Team
- Role
- Event Manager
- Locations
- Toronto, ON
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- 70,000 - 80,000
- Employment type
- Contract
Toronto, ON
Our Vibe
At Redstone, our culture is rooted in trust, growth, and connection. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive impactful results.
We challenge one another to unlock our full potential, exploring the edges of our skill sets while providing the support and resources needed to grow. This culture of continuous learning ensures that every challenge is an opportunity to excel and contribute to our shared success.
And finally, we are people-focused. We’re committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and sociable environment where every voice is heard, and every individual feels valued.
At Redstone, our activities and socials are designed to build a connected, supportive community. We focus on intentional, inclusive events that foster genuine connections and creativity.
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