Events Manager

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$52–$67 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Oversee event strategy, bookings, programming, budgets, marketing, sponsorships, staffing, and event operations across City venues. Lead and mentor event staff, coordinate with internal departments and external partners, and support successful event delivery, revenue growth, and continuous improvement.

Job details

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play. Our Development Services Department is looking for a dedicated Events Manager to join the team. Position Responsibilities The City of Grande Prairie is seeking an Events Manager to oversee all aspects of the Events & Programming department. This position is responsible for developing event strategies, maximizing revenue potential, and ensuring the success of events across all venues under the guidance of the Events & Programming Director. The Events Manager develops new and expands current event initiatives including bookings, event staff training and onboarding, event security implementation and training, crowd management strategies, communication and marketing, sponsorship, recognition platforms, administrative tasks, guest feedback and data analytics for process improvements. This position will oversee and mentor all Event department staff providing support in guest experience and relations, event logistics, production, and industry-specific processes. Actively promote Bonnetts Energy Centre, The Bowes, other City event venues and the City of Grande Prairie to potential booking clients and artists while developing a broad range of exciting and diverse programming. Work collaboratively with the Box Office and Operations departments to ensure efficient execution of all events; including ticketing, logistics and guest experience. Manage the Event Calendar in Momentus Manage the implementation and training of Momentus and Event Draw for staff. Oversee the development and implementation of City events. Oversee event booking quotes and contracts submission to the Director. Manage the Event Department budget with a focus on revenue generation. Approve event-specific budgets and expenditures. Approve departmental and tour marketing initiatives. Manage Sponsorship strategies and targets. Approve staff event details such as determining planning, organizing production and technical requirements along with other event details. Approve event staffing requirements in cooperation with team members and assign work to contracted services (ie: event touring crew, rigging). Develop and facilitate comprehensive Events support staff training programs. Work in conjunction with Alberta Gaming Liquor Commission, Alberta Health Services, Fire Department, Safety Codes. Assist the Events & Entertainment Director with attracting and negotiating agency events. Analyze tour data to support the Director to make informed buying decisions. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the entertainment industry, communication media, production personnel, other City departments, community groups, corporations and the public. Present reports to Committee and Council, as required. Attend and supervise events, as required. Work cooperatively with all City of Grande Prairie departments and staff. Mentor events staff. Assist with venue emergency response planning. Hold an exemplary level of confidentiality and professionalism. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications or equivalent. IAVM Venue Management School would be considered an asset. Minimum three years' experience managing live events Experience managing event financials and settlements. Experience building and leading teams. Minimum 3 years' guest experience/crowd management experience Minimum 3 years' marketing experience Hours The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor. Compensation F Band - $51.57 - $66.65 per hour Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com) Diversity & Inclusion The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community. Selection Process We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling. This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position. To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or an equivalent qualification is required, along with at least three years of experience managing live events, event financials and settlements, team leadership, guest experience or crowd management, and marketing. IAVM Venue Management School is an asset.