Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you !

| Who we are We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the centre of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change .

Payments Canada — Where Our Country Connects Payments Canada — Who we are

| Our culture With our people in mind we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada!

Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today! You need to work here if

• You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
• You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
• You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field.
• You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.

Come and join us — where payments meet purpose! | What we are looking for The Senior Specialist, Event Engagement and Partnerships plays a key role in the success of The Payments Canada SUMMIT, our premier annual conference that brings together the payment ecosystem to unlock the future of payments.

With a proven track record in building business relationships and a comprehensive understanding of the payment ecosystem as well as Payments Canada’s role within it, you will strategically engage with both current and new audiences to develop meaningful business relationships for the success of The SUMMIT. As an ambassador for Payments Canada, your commitment to The SUMMIT’s success extends beyond the event itself, recognizing the long-term value of year-long partnerships to advance our goals.

| A day in the life Your responsibilities as the Senior Specialist, Event Engagement and Partnership will include but are not limited to:

Planning And Execution

• Develop and implement the Sponsorship Engagement and Retention Strategy and Delegate Engagement Plan aligned with event timelines.
• Contribute to achieving sponsorship and registration sales targets for The SUMMIT through proactive outreach and relationship-building, including leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Sponsorship And Partnership Management

• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities to enhance event growth.
• Design tailored sponsorship packages in collaboration with sponsors, ensuring contracts are managed, tracked and fulfilled.
• Collaborate with vendors to enhance the overall delegate and sponsor experience.
• Support event logistics, including delegate/speaker relations and web/application management, while providing on-site support during the event.

Delegate Sales And Engagement

• Conduct outreach calls and maintain ongoing communication to boost event registration amongst delegates and support event growth.
• Managing and leveraging the event email inbox and levering other Payments Canada external outreach initiatives for your objectives.
• Managing and tracking group registrations; creating promo codes for groups; responding to delegate inquiries.

Sponsored Speaker Engagement And Support

• Tracking speaker contact information, bios, headshots, AV requirements and other deliverables.
• Adding new speakers and sessions to the website.
• Assisting with speaker inquiries pertaining to logistics.
• Assisting on speaker prep calls as required (to provide logistical details).

Alignment And Reporting

• Ensure sponsorship and outreach activities align with corporate objectives, leveraging external initiatives.
• Track, monitor, and report on sponsorship activities with monthly updates against targets.
• Maintain a sales dashboard to ensure targets are on track.

| What you need to be successful

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in business, communications, sales, marketing or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a corporate sales environment, partnership management or business development
• Relationship management: strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse audiences, including sponsors and delegates.
• Technical proficiency with generating reports and conducting analysis on data from a range of systems, including CRM (Salesforce, Hubspot) G Suite (including Looker Studio), Bizzabo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Analytical skills to track, generate reports and analyze data on sponsorship activities and sales performance against targets.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed during events.
• Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks.

| You will really stand out with

• Knowledge of the financial sector/payment ecosystem is considered an asset
• Experience in event sales and/or coordination is considered an asset
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

| Salary range

• Based on qualifications and experience: $93,637 to $117,046.

Please submit your application by July 10, 2025.

| What's in it for you?

• Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
• 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Access to office gym facilities.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Fun team and organizational events.
• Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.

| Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.