TD

Manager, Event Planning & Engagement

Toronto, Ontario Full time

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Sales & Customer Distribution Support

Pay Details:

$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

About the Role

The Manager, Event Planning & Engagement plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering exceptional experiences across corporate events, conferences, meetings, and internal engagement activities for Finance colleagues. Reporting to AVP, Finance Business Management and Early Talent, you’ll lead end-to-end planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities. The role calls for strong project management skills, creativity, and the ability to work closely with Finance leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to foster a sense of community within the Finance organization.

What You’ll Do

No matter where you work at TD you’ll make a meaningful impact, grow your skills and thrive in our culture of care. You'll be responsible for planning and executing a wide range of events for Finance, including conferences, Townhalls, Social events and networking activities. Your work will include:

  • Developing and delivering event plans, including logistics, timelines, and budgets

  • Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of colleague engagement & corporate events and internal engagement initiatives

  • Support the ongoing Colleague Engagement strategy

  • Working with internal stakeholders to define event objectives, scope, and success measures

  • Managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and compliance with budget and quality standards

  • Overseeing venue selection, catering, AV requirements, and on-site coordination

  • Building digital elements into event experiences, including hybrid and virtual platforms

  • Negotiating contracts, reviewing clauses, and managing risk with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Overseeing event intake process, monitoring event performance and preparation of post-event reports with actionable insights

  • Ensuring events reflect TD’s brand values and support a positive colleague and customer experience

Job Requirements

What You Need to Succeed

We’re proud to work with a group of diverse colleagues. If you have relevant experience that isn’t mentioned below, tell us about it in your resume or cover letter.

Experience & Soft Skills:

  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to think about the big picture while simultaneously executing on the details

  • Proven ability to execute with speed and impact, with a track record of delivering results-oriented programs and initiatives

  • Proven track record of managing large-scale corporate events and delivering exceptional attendee experiences

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including working with senior leaders

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail

  • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality or related field, preferred but not required

  • 5+ years of experience in event planning and management, preferably in a corporate environment

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in event management software and tools; experience with virtual event platforms (e.g., Teams and WebEx)

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

  • Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial reconciliation for events

  • Familiarity with project management methodologies is an asset

Key Competencies

  • Results-driven, proactive, and adaptable

  • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

  • Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fostering collaboration across teams

  • Focused on delivering memorable and meaningful experiences

Applications Must Include:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

We welcome all applications but can only respond to candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest!

Work activities include a blend of highly collaborative activities and individual deliverables. Individuals are expected to be onsite 4 days a week effective 3 Nov, 2025. Colleagues may spend more or less days in office as required by the business line. 

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.


Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.


Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet