Event Manager

At BC Place, a division of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), we work to create unforgettable moments, world-class experiences and stronger connections to community, industry and culture.

As Western Canada's leading venue for live events, we host a year-round schedule of sporting events, concerts, consumer shows and more each year while also supporting the community through an array of ongoing partnerships and initiatives.

BC Place is hiring an Event Manager who bring a positive, proactive mindset and a practical approach to problem-solving. In this role, you'll manage concerts and special events, working closely with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to deliver outstanding event experiences and provide hands-on leadership during event builds, show days, and loadouts.

Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, these positions will coordinate stakeholders and staff and oversee on-site execution from advance planning through show settlement. You will manage multiple projects independently while ensuring operational standards are met.

You have proven experience anticipating potential challenges and devising innovative solutions to ensure seamless execution of high-stakes events. As an Event Manager, you lead and inspire your team to provide exceptional service.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with clients to ensure successful events, balancing expectations with facility policies and contracts.
• Manage event finances, including quoting, negotiating services, and overseeing invoicing.
• Communicate clients' needs clearly and proactively to internal teams and manage changes or unique requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and department leads to ensure smooth event execution.
• Build strong client relationships, managing contracts, resolving issues, and enhancing the event experience.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, support special projects, and implement improvements from event feedback.
• Lead on-site event operations during show days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, acting as the primary decision-maker when issues arise.

What You Will Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in live Event Management, ideally in a stadium or large, complex venue.
• Strong client and guest service skills in deadline-driven environments.
• Proven ability to deliver world-class events in collaboration with department leads.
• Calm, assertive, and effective under pressure.
• Team-oriented, fostering collaboration and inclusivity with stakeholders.
• Leads by example, mentoring others and upholding organizational values.
• Demonstrated experience working with production schedules, technical riders, and event advances.
• Comfort making real-time decisions in high-pressure environments with large crowds and tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience supporting concerts, festivals, or touring productions is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $ 70,000-$82,000

• Offers will be in line with PavCo's internal pay equity and qualified candidate's experience and education.
• Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Great benefits + strong pension.
• Exciting, varied projects.
• Supportive, team-focused environment.
• Clear path for career growth.

We Appreciate Your Interest in PavCo and This Position

At PavCo, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you. 

*PavCo does not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applications, all résumés are reviewed by our team*

How To Apply:  

If this position interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now.

We are proud to be a diverse organization. We welcome all eligible and qualified applicants to apply to join our team, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.