Senior Conference Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
We’re looking for a remote Senior Conference Manager in the medical conference and events industry.
* Candidates must be located in Western Canada
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally respected, mission-driven organization that delivers large-scale conferences and tradeshows for leading national and international associations. With nearly five decades of experience, this team operates in a fully remote, collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural awareness, and impactful client experiences. The Senior Conference Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, high-profile medical conferences and events.
Senior Conference Manager responsibilities:
• Lead the successful delivery of international conferences with 1,000+ delegates
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, managing relationships and expectations
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and project milestones
• Oversee all aspects of event logistics including registration, housing, AV, speaker management, and vendor coordination
• Manage sponsorship and exhibition sales and execution
• Lead internal and external teams to ensure project alignment and high-quality delivery
• Ensure quality control and operational excellence across all project components
The successful candidate has:
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing large-scale association or medical conferences
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, event management, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Proven experience managing complex conference budgets of $500,000+
• Exceptional communication, customer service, and cross-cultural relationship management skills
• A strong understanding of end-to-end conference logistics and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Compensation and benefits:
• The discussed salary range is $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, and EAP access
• Monthly work-from-home allowance and company-provided equipment
• Paid birthday leave and annual global team meetups
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
About The Headhunters Recruitment
The Headhunters is a leading recruitment firm serving North America. We’re called “The Headhunters” for a reason—we find the talent that no one else can, uncovering top candidates through dedicated headhunting and sourcing. With a focus on finding the right fit, we help our clients grow their businesses by building successful teams.
Our primary areas of focus are: accounting & finance, general management, office personnel, human resources, sales & marketing, customer service, operations & supply chain, engineering, and IT.
Senior Conference Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
We’re looking for a remote Senior Conference Manager in the medical conference and events industry.
* Candidates must be located in Western Canada
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally respected, mission-driven organization that delivers large-scale conferences and tradeshows for leading national and international associations. With nearly five decades of experience, this team operates in a fully remote, collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural awareness, and impactful client experiences. The Senior Conference Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, high-profile medical conferences and events.
Senior Conference Manager responsibilities:
• Lead the successful delivery of international conferences with 1,000+ delegates
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, managing relationships and expectations
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and project milestones
• Oversee all aspects of event logistics including registration, housing, AV, speaker management, and vendor coordination
• Manage sponsorship and exhibition sales and execution
• Lead internal and external teams to ensure project alignment and high-quality delivery
• Ensure quality control and operational excellence across all project components
The successful candidate has:
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing large-scale association or medical conferences
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, event management, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Proven experience managing complex conference budgets of $500,000+
• Exceptional communication, customer service, and cross-cultural relationship management skills
• A strong understanding of end-to-end conference logistics and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Compensation and benefits:
• The discussed salary range is $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, and EAP access
• Monthly work-from-home allowance and company-provided equipment
• Paid birthday leave and annual global team meetups
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
About The Headhunters Recruitment
The Headhunters is a leading recruitment firm serving North America. We’re called “The Headhunters” for a reason—we find the talent that no one else can, uncovering top candidates through dedicated headhunting and sourcing. With a focus on finding the right fit, we help our clients grow their businesses by building successful teams.
Our primary areas of focus are: accounting & finance, general management, office personnel, human resources, sales & marketing, customer service, operations & supply chain, engineering, and IT.