Grade: P6
Referral Level: Level 1  
Division:  IGM-Mrkting

IGM 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. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events & Experience; the Senior Event Planner will be responsible for the scheduling, planning and execution of midsized to large scale events and conferences for Mackenzie Investments.

The individual’s core responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsible for managing the successful execution of large-scale events and conferences program development including accountability for delivering on time and budget (Due Diligences, large and complex internal and external conferences) from ideation, planning, onsite execution and post planning
• Accountability for the successful completion of these events including allocation of required resources, delivery and quality control of conference communications and food & beverage planning and execution
• Negotiating with all vendors, and bookings
• Adheres to Event & Conferences Sales Practices Guidelines and ensure all guidelines and policies are being followed
• Managing the process for speaker considerations and provides recommendations for all corporate conferences and events through speaker bureaus or direct with the speaker
• Provide sales teams field communications, budget tracking, project planning, preparing executive decks, onsite deliverables and program logistics in conjunction with the onsite external operation managers
• Providing creative solutions to a wide range of problems including emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, complaints and special requests
• Reviews and analyzes all feedback and attendance surveys from events and recommends improvements and shares best practices
• Managing communication, logistics, project plans, workflows, show flows, production schedules and budgets.
• Managing or co-managing conferences on site
• Sundry duties as assigned

The following qualifications are required of the successful candidate:

• Education/skills acquired through completion of a specialized post secondary degree or equivalent in Event Planning
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Event Planning
• Subject Matter Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and duties
• Able to work within tight timelines
• Team player and collaborator
• Ability to take directions well and run highly impactful events
• Energetic, passionate and ambitious
• Professional and conservative attire required at all times
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund industry and understanding of industry compliance regulations pertaining to conferences and events
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills to relay event details and requirements to internal and external participants
• Excellent editorial skills with knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Must be able to travel up to 30% or more or less as requested
• Bilingualism is considered an asset

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).  
  
  

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $62 000 - $80 000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
 

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 January 23, 2026. 

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