Events Specialist

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Events have the power to connect, build relationships, shape perceptions, demonstrate expertise and transcend boundaries. At Gowling WLG, events are a core component of our client, people and community engagement approach and our go‑to‑market strategy. To us, an event isn’t a moment‑in‑time; it’s an opportunity to engage, delight and create memorable experiences for our clients, people and communities – before, during and after each interaction.

We are seeking an experienced Events Specialist in Calgary to join our Business Development (BD) & Marketing team. We are looking for an events expert who is enthusiastically committed to delivering excellence and making a meaningful impact for our clients, people and Firm. To you, status quo isn’t an option. You hold yourself and others to high standards and you believe the best events are experiences that start with a bold vision.

You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and breaking out of the sea of sameness to innovate with new strategies, approaches, vendors and ideas to continue to elevate the level and quality of events you deliver with measurable impact.

You will report into the Manager, National Events & Experiences and work closely and collaboratively with other events professionals across the country, in addition national Firm leaders, Calgary leadership, Sector and Practice Group BD teams, Marketing and Communications team members, People & Culture, and others to deliver consistently high‑performing and differentiated events with a focus on ROI measurement, audience satisfaction, and excellence, while proactively sharing best practices and learnings across the team and Firm.

• As a member of the BD & Marketing team, support Office and Firm leadership, Partners, Practice and Sector groups and People & Culture stakeholders by developing strategies for events that meet key objectives and capitalize on relevant opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure all initiatives are executed flawlessly, on time and on budget, delivering best‑in‑class experiences.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including budgets, approval pathways, key dates and milestones with a high‑level of accountability to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Partner with Communications, Brand, Digital and Social media teams to develop and activate cohesive event messaging, ensure brand consistency, support promotion, and enable thoughtful follow‑up.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of each event, collecting feedback and data, and preparing post‑event and quarterly reports, highlighting the key outcomes, satisfaction, learnings, and recommendations for future improvement.
• Manage multiple events and timelines simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment.
• Proactively contribute to proposing new and unique event experiences tailored to client needs and designed to create relationship‑building moments for Gowling WLG professionals.

• Serve as the primary strategic and operational lead for Calgary‑based events, owning local execution, while contributing to the planning and delivery of national initiatives as needed.
• Manage all event logistics for in‑person, virtual, and hybrid events including invitations,…