Event Manager

Job title: Event Manager

Job description: Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed

At Communitech, we’re all about the “F” word. Founders.

We were built by tech founders who saw the need for a community of support to help ensure the future prosperity of Canada. No other innovation hub can say that, which is pretty cool.

Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We’re here to support the founder at every stage of their journey, providing accelerated opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.

As Canada’s tech supercharger, we help founders:

Access growth financing at every stage

Hire and retain the smartest, brightest and most experienced people

Sell to the biggest customers at home and around the world

Connect the right people at the right time – peers who have been there before, coaches who can guide them through the difficult spots and partners from all over Canada

We’re looking to grow our team with passionate people – people who believe in our mission and who are willing to do what it takes to help our founders succeed. If you like to work collaboratively, get s#!t done and be a champion for Canadian tech, we want to hear from you. Wonder what it’s like to work at Communitech? Learn more at

Communitech is a hybrid organization headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Ontario. In-person connection is important to us, so we get together regularly for special events, collaboration days and team socials, and we ask our team members to work onsite from our Kitchener facility on Tuesdays and one other day each week. We are a flexible, people first environment and want to allow our people to make decisions and choices about where they work to support work life balance within clear guidelines.

Event Manager

We are looking for an event manager to oversee and organize events that will make an impact on our target audience. You’ll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.

An event manager is, above all, a project manager who understands marketing and promotion techniques. We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and top-notch organizational skills – a detail-oriented pro who leaves nothing to chance.

What You’ll be Doing

Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives

Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success

Prepare budgets and ensure adherence with Communitech procurement policies

Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers

Be in charge of hiring personnel as required for each event (caterer, sound tech, DJ, etc.)

Coordinate all event requirements and operations, including run of show, volunteer support etc.

Coordinate promotional activities for the event with marketing team

Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers, etc.)

Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur

Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports

Communicate event information internally

Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience as an event manager

Skilled in project management

Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management

Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

Excellent organizational skills

A knack for problem-solving

Customer-service oriented

A team player with leadership skills

Post-secondary education in related field, marketing, hospitality, communications, etc.

To Apply

Please apply online along with your resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Communitech is a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal persons, francophones, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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