Event Manager

Job summary

Plan and deliver Tech Manitoba’s event portfolio, managing budgets, timelines, vendors, venues, production, accessibility, and compliance from planning through post-event reporting. Coordinate speakers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and event staff, support event promotion, and represent the organization at events and in the community.

Job details

Closing Date - October 19th, 2026 About Tech Manitoba Tech Manitoba (the Information and Communication Technologies Association of Manitoba) champions and connects Manitoba's technology sector. Through flagship events like MB Tech Week and Ignition, we bring together members, partners, and the broader community to grow the province's tech ecosystem. About the Role We're looking for an organized, detail-driven Events Manager to plan and deliver Tech Manitoba's event portfolio. You'll own the logistics of our signature events from concept to wrap-up, support our sponsors and partners, and help make every Tech Manitoba event run smoothly. This role reports to Tech Manitoba's Executive Director. What You'll Do Plan and execute Tech Manitoba's events, including MB Tech Week, Ignition, Manitoba Women in Tech programming (delivered in collaboration with North Forge and New Media Manitoba), and community programs. Manage event budgets, timelines, vendors, and on-site logistics from start to finish. Coordinate with AV, production, venue, catering, and décor vendors to deliver great event experiences. Assist with negotiating and reviewing vendor and venue contracts. Help make sure our events meet applicable health, safety, and other legal requirements. Build accessibility into how we plan and run events. Set up and run virtual and hybrid event platforms, including registration, networking spaces, and tech support. Own event-day production, including presentation slides, run-of-show, screen-sharing, and recording. Support sponsor and partner fulfillment, and maintain strong day-to-day relationships with members and partners. Coordinate speaker and panelist logistics, including scheduling and day-of support. Own event logistics for Board events such as the Annual General Meeting. Track event metrics and prepare post-event summaries. Coordinate volunteers, contractors, and event-day staff. Work with our marketing contractors to promote events. Represent Tech Manitoba at events and in the community. Liaise with the Board of Directors on event-related matters as required. What you Bring 3-5 years of experience in event planning or event management, ideally with a non-profit, association, or tech-sector organization. Strong organizational, vendor management, and logistics skills. Comfort managing budgets and multiple projects at once. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with event management, CRM, or project management tools. Flexibility to work some evenings around event schedules. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to admin@techmanitoba.ca by October 19, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver Tech Manitoba’s event portfolio, managing budgets, timelines, vendors, venues, production, accessibility, and compliance from planning through post-event reporting. Coordinate speakers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and event staff, support event promotion, and represent the organization at events and in the community.

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of event planning or management experience, ideally in a nonprofit, association, or technology-sector organization. Candidates should have strong organizational, vendor-management, logistics, budget-management, communication, and project coordination skills, experience with event, CRM, or project-management tools, and flexibility to work some evenings.

Listed skills

• Event Logistics · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Event Logistics
• Contract Negotiation
• Health And Safety Compliance
• Accessibility Planning
• Virtual And Hybrid Event Platforms
• Event Production
• Sponsor And Partner Relations
• Speaker Coordination
• Volunteer Coordination
• Project Management
• Written And Verbal Communication
• Event Metrics And Reporting

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Administrative