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We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Transforming Ideas into Spectacular Events!

As an Events Specialist, you will coordinate and execute large-scale buying events at Home Hardware Stores Limited. This role requires an experienced events professional who is passionate about creating engaging and memorable experiences. You will collaborate with external vendors, venues, and suppliers, with the support of our Events Team, to deliver high-quality events that bring our Dealers, partners, and team members together. Led by the Manager, Corporate and Dealer Events, this role suits a highly organized professional with strong time management skills who enjoys building relationships and bringing people together through engaging events.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of major conferences and events, such as Homecoming, Dealer Retail Symposium, Supplier Partnership Meetings and Dealer Regional Meetings, as well as team member events.
• Liaise with internal and external vendors (i.e., AV, catering, decor, and staffing teams) to prepare quotes, RFPs, financial estimates, BEOs and floor plans for the assigned events.
• Act as the onsite contact for events, including coordinating deliveries, suppliers, event set up, facility preparedness, signage, client assistance and any day-of event requirements.
• Maintain, and adhere to, the provided budget for the assigned events, in collaboration with the finance team. This includes budget tracking and revenue/expense reconciliations.
• Lead working group meetings in support of your assigned events.
• Provide leadership to Event Coordinators, ensuring they are aware of, and adhering to, HHSL event standards and expectations.
• Support with other events as required.

We’re looking for:

• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field, with five to seven years of progressive event planning experience.
• One to two years of leadership experience (direct or indirect) is an asset.
• Experience planning large-scale conferences, conventions, or trade shows with 500+ attendees.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to various levels of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently with great interpersonal skills.
• Very well versed with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Canva or graphics creation is an asset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is**$62,200 - $81,600**; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• • Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home.**Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a****proudly Canadian company that is 100%**ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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