Senior Event Planner

Senior Event Planner

Join a dynamic team of meeting and event professionals within Manulife / John Hancock's Global Wealth and Asset Management division. As part of the Brand & Marketing Services department, we design and deliver impactful meetings, conferences, and special events across the globe for our Retail, Retirement, and Institutional businesses. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by business needs and deadlines.

Role Summary : We're seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Event Planner to join our fast-paced team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on juggling multiple priorities, managing complex logistics, and delivering exceptional event experiences. You'll be responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and special events across North America, supporting our Retail, Retirement, and Institutional businesses. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, the ability to think outside the box, and a passion for creating memorable, high-impact experiences. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, manage budgets, and ensure every detail aligns with business goals and brand standards. If you're a creative problem-solver who excels under pressure and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales Leaders and Business Liaisons to assess event needs, recommend venues, themes, and promotional strategies.
• Lead project teams and ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Build and manage event registration and websites using Cvent; coordinate speaker logistics.
• Develop detailed itineraries and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare hotel reports, manifests, attendee communications, and information kits.
• Ensure all event deliverables are accurate, timely, and within budget.
• Track and manage event budgets; collaborate with Finance on forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure brand consistency and excellence.
• Independently manage large-scale events.
• Foster strong relationships across departments and business units.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.

Qualifications

When you join our team :

Manulife Financial Corporation is an important international provider of financial services that helps people make decisions in a way that is easier and better for them. For more information about us, visit www.manulife.com .

Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. In Manulife / John Hancock, we value our diversity. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce as diverse as the clients we serve, and to foster an inclusive work environment where the strengths of cultures and people are leveraged. We are committed to equity in hiring, retention, advancement, and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other aspect protected by applicable law. Our priority is to remove barriers to ensure equal access to employment. A human resources representative will work with applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information that is shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner consistent with Manulife / John Hancock's applicable laws and policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please send us a message at recruitment@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location : Toronto, Ontario

Work modalities : Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $86,250.00 CAD - $155,250.00 CAD. If you are applying for this position outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com to learn about the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary based on the local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training. Employees are also eligible to participate in incentive programs and receive incentive compensation linked to business and individual performance. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide range of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, adoption / surrogacy, and wellness, and employee / family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension plans and a global stock ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial counseling and education resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacations, personal days, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory employment absences. If you are applying for this position in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about the U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.