Faculty Events Manager

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary: CAD 73,695 a year
Closing date: Open until filled
Start: Not given in the advert
First seen: 30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-01285

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Event Management

Employment Type:

Permanent

Department:

Faculty of Science - Dean of Science Office - Administration

Hiring Range:

$73,695.42 - $92,119.28

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is July 16, 2026 at 11:59PM

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Faculty Events Manager is accountable for all facets of the Faculty of Science events. This includes event strategy, planning and coordination, marketing and communications, logistics, administration, budgeting, and evaluation. Events include but are not limited to faculty/staff/student awards events, building openings, donor recognition functions, alumni events, student recruitment events, etc.

Key Accountabilities

Event Marketing and Communications, including but not limited to:

• Developing the annual strategic plan for a roster of events that support the strategic objectives of the Faculty of Science.

• Developing and implementing an integrated communications plan for the promotion of events using both print and electronic media; manages and monitors web-based communication (promotion, registration, post-event feedback, etc.).

• Providing effective communication within the Faculty to promote coming events and initiatives.

• Working with Communications team to develop and implement marketing and promotional materials.

• Identifying and overseeing online registration system for all events.

Event Programming

• Executing a calendar of events that includes award banquets, receptions, staff appreciation events, guest lectures, donor appreciation events, building openings, gift announcements and other special events that support the strategic objectives of the Faculty.

• Developing implementing, promoting, and evaluating current and new Faculty-wide events.

• Supporting development and Alumni Affairs in developing and executing donor recognition and alumni events.

• Assisting the graduate and undergraduate recruitment team leaders with event support, as required.

• Managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, budget and delivery objectives are met.

• Administering significant event budgets ($10,000 to $50,000 per event).

• Providing superior customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Human Resources Administration, including but not limited to:

• Assigning and monitoring workload of assigned co-op student(s), as required.

• Recruiting and managing volunteers to support the delivery of events.

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