Events and Travel Manager

Job title: Events and Travel Manager

Company: LifeSciences BC

Job description: Zymeworks Inc.

We are looking to introduce a new role to Zymeworks of Events & Travel Manager. This role will support all of Zymeworks employees / sites in Canada and the US. The successful candidate will be able to manage both events and travel initially with the goal of dividing these responsibilities into two distinct roles once activity related to events and travel increases.

Despite the pandemic Zymeworks has continued to hold some corporate events including a virtual holiday party and are planning for future travel. Events are anticipated to include conference coordination, team building activities, local volunteer initiatives, corporate socials, BBQ, holiday party, etc. This individual will need to work closely with our Culture Committee to align events with corporate culture and Zymeworks values.

Travel management will include the evaluation of our existing travel management processes and updating them to ensure they will meet the needs of our growing organization. You will be the go-to person for any relevant matter from booking tickets to reconciling expenses to ensuring travel safety.

These activities are currently being spear-headed by our office management group, however as a result of Zymeworks growth we need to develop an area within the company that dedicates themselves to event and travel management.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives. Events may be in person and/or virtual.
• Execute events that are in alignment with Zymeworks values and culture.
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate all operations related to the events including hiring and management of personnel as needed
• 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
• Support Zymeworks attendance at major conferences to ensure they are coordinated

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in both event and travel management
• Skilled in project management
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred
• Experience implementing a travel management program
• Knowledge of international travel regulations, customs and currencies
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Embody and champion Zymeworks’ values: Innovate. Act with Integrity. Collaborate. Care.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.

Why Work for Us?

Innovation. Act with Integrity. Collaboration. Care

We come from many countries, cultures, races, ethnicities, abilities and nationalities. We bring our passions including singing, biking, swimming, dancing, cooking, volunteering, parenting, coaching and much more! We are proud of our nearly equal balance of men and women and strengthened by our non-binary and transgender team members. Every employee belongs.

We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please apply online at Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Zymeworks values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners whom have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:58:37 GMT