Event Specialist

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Create Impactful Experiences that Engage and Inspire

CPA Ontario is seeking an Event Specialist to lead the full life cycle of planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events that strengthen member engagement, build community, and enhance our brand. You will bring strategic vision and innovative ideas to design events that are impactful, creative, and seamless in execution.

Reporting to the Conferences & Events Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and event agencies to deliver experiences that are both memorable and measurable.

• Leading the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events with a focus on strategic design, innovation, and audience engagement.
• Partnering with stakeholders and agencies to design event formats that enhance member engagement, build community, and strengthen brand awareness, while measuring and reporting on outcomes.
• Overseeing logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including venue, catering, production, and vendor management to ensure flawless execution.
• Managing event technologies (registration, streaming, engagement platforms) and serving as the technical lead during virtual and hybrid events.
• Tracking budgets, timelines, and event KPIs, conducting post-event debriefs, and introducing creative ideas to continuously improve future events.

• Equipped with a degree or diploma in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field; CMP designation preferred or in progress.
• Experienced with 5+ years in event and/or conference planning, including strategic design, attendee engagement, and logistics.
• Experienced in using event platforms (e.g., Cvent, Event Mobi, Ring Central, Slido, Zoom, Streamyard, vMix) and knowledgeable in AV, staging, and production requirements.
• Proficient in project management and collaboration, with the ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholders, vendors, and executives.
• Recognized for organization, attention to detail, and sound judgement in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
• Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in-office teamwork and collaboration.
• Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
• Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
• Focus on your well‑being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well‑being.

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership.

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We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position. At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.

CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email  with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

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