Event Program Manager
About the role
Program Manager – Event Operations & Hospitality
📍 Location: Toronto, ON 📅 Duration: 11-Month Contract (through June 2027) 🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4–5 days/week onsite
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Program Manager to support the execution of a high-profile client hospitality and sponsorship program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, coordinating complex event logistics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and excel at keeping projects on track, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Manage multiple program and operational workstreams simultaneously. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and execution schedules. Coordinate hospitality events from planning through post-event reporting. Manage ticket requests, inventory, allocations, attendee tracking, and last-minute changes. Partner with internal teams, vendors, agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution. Track budgets, project milestones, KPIs, and operational metrics. Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries. Ensure compliance with company policies, privacy standards, and operational processes.
What We're Looking For
1–2 years of experience in Program Management, Business Operations, Event Operations, Hospitality, Marketing Operations, or a related field (recent graduates with relevant internships or project experience are encouraged to apply). Experience coordinating events, hospitality programs, sponsorships, or operational projects. Strong organizational and project coordination skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience working with ticketing systems, CRM platforms, Excel, or other tracking tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Preferred Background
Experience in one or more of the following industries is an asset: Technology Marketing or PR Agencies Corporate Events Hospitality Sponsorship Programs Business or Program Operations
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is: Proactive and takes ownership Highly organized and detail-oriented Calm under pressure and adaptable A strong communicator who builds relationships easily Collaborative, positive, and execution-focused Able to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise If you're passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences and enjoy working in a collaborative, high-performing environment, we'd love to connect with you!
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About IFG - International Financial Group
IFG is a global professional services firm providing customized human capital solutions on a managed, outsourced, project, project-to-hire, contingent and retained full-time search basis. We began our journey by specializing only in the disciplines of finance, accounting, tax and audit. However, with our exponential growth and driven by client demand, our product offerings have widened and today we also service clients and candidates in the areas or sales, marketing (traditional and digital/social) and information technology.
IFG is one of the fastest growing firms in this space in North America. We place tremendous value on understanding the specific needs and requirements of our clients and the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with. We serve as trusted advisors to build lasting relationships with both our clients and the professionals we represent to ensure overall sustained success.
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Event Program Manager
About the role
Program Manager – Event Operations & Hospitality
📍 Location: Toronto, ON 📅 Duration: 11-Month Contract (through June 2027) 🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4–5 days/week onsite
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Program Manager to support the execution of a high-profile client hospitality and sponsorship program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, coordinating complex event logistics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and excel at keeping projects on track, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Manage multiple program and operational workstreams simultaneously. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and execution schedules. Coordinate hospitality events from planning through post-event reporting. Manage ticket requests, inventory, allocations, attendee tracking, and last-minute changes. Partner with internal teams, vendors, agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution. Track budgets, project milestones, KPIs, and operational metrics. Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries. Ensure compliance with company policies, privacy standards, and operational processes.
What We're Looking For
1–2 years of experience in Program Management, Business Operations, Event Operations, Hospitality, Marketing Operations, or a related field (recent graduates with relevant internships or project experience are encouraged to apply). Experience coordinating events, hospitality programs, sponsorships, or operational projects. Strong organizational and project coordination skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience working with ticketing systems, CRM platforms, Excel, or other tracking tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Preferred Background
Experience in one or more of the following industries is an asset: Technology Marketing or PR Agencies Corporate Events Hospitality Sponsorship Programs Business or Program Operations
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is: Proactive and takes ownership Highly organized and detail-oriented Calm under pressure and adaptable A strong communicator who builds relationships easily Collaborative, positive, and execution-focused Able to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise If you're passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences and enjoy working in a collaborative, high-performing environment, we'd love to connect with you!
Not the right fit? Search for Event Program Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About IFG - International Financial Group
IFG is a global professional services firm providing customized human capital solutions on a managed, outsourced, project, project-to-hire, contingent and retained full-time search basis. We began our journey by specializing only in the disciplines of finance, accounting, tax and audit. However, with our exponential growth and driven by client demand, our product offerings have widened and today we also service clients and candidates in the areas or sales, marketing (traditional and digital/social) and information technology.
IFG is one of the fastest growing firms in this space in North America. We place tremendous value on understanding the specific needs and requirements of our clients and the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with. We serve as trusted advisors to build lasting relationships with both our clients and the professionals we represent to ensure overall sustained success.