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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Event Marketing Advisor, you play a key role in the design and execution of events, marketing and partnership initiatives that support the business objectives and influence of the BDC brand. In close collaboration with the field teams, business units as well as regional and national teams, you will act as an expert consultant in event marketing, ensuring consistent, efficient activations aligned with the brand's standards.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Manage integrated event projects, from the definition of needs to delivery, while respecting BDC's budgets, deadlines and standards.
Design, plan and execute in-person, hybrid and virtual events (conferences, panels, workshops, webinars, networking events), regionally or nationally.
Propose new initiatives and event programs aligned with business priorities.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure the effective activation of events and sponsorships, with clearly defined objectives, messages and indicators of success.
Advise, coordinate and negotiate with external suppliers and partners.
Represent BDC at events and provide an engaging and professional brand presence.
Ensure a consistent, distinctive and memorable participant experience.
Analyze results, track performance indicators, and make data-driven optimization recommendations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
3 years of experience in marketing, specifically in events or partnerships
Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently.
Proven ability to analyze needs, make recommendations and deliver concrete solutions.
Creativity, innovation and results-oriented.
Strong interest in the use of artificial intelligence to improve processes and performance.
Strong communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
Very good command of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint, advanced level).
Experience in programming or designing event experiences.
Knowledge of event management tools (an asset).
Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, marketing or related field.
Excellent ability to synthesize, popularize and communicate complex information.
Curiosity, openness to new technologies and ability to carry a vision and influence partners.
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.