Corporate Events & Facilities Specialist
WHO WE ARE
HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we’re passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse mortgage solutions that include our flagship CHIP Reverse Mortgage™ product.
Our Values, Our Passion
At HomeEquity Bank, our values drive and inspire our actions with our customers, our partners and each other.
Customer-Focused. Passionate Advocates
Courage to Act. Do the Right Thing
One Team. One Vision
Think Long-Term. Ever-Evolving
Be Exceptional. Inspire Greatness
POSITION SUMMARY
Do you have the heart of a thoughtful host and the mind of a detailed planner, with a bit of creative genius on the side? This uniquely positioned role will span across two areas: Corporate Events and Facilities Services, and will report to our Senior Internal Communication Consultant.
You know how to create a desired experience for event attendees. This includes budgeting, planning, executing, and managing corporate events, from intimate executive meetings to large-scale conferences – and everything in between. Additionally, this role will involve supervising our office facilities, ensuring a secure, safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all employees, vendors, and visitors.
MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE
Primary Responsibilities
Event Management
- Plan and execute a variety of corporate events including employee meetings and conferences, seminars, workshops, networking events, and team-building activities.
- Collaborate with others internally to define event goals, scope, creative, and budget.
- Coordinate contracts and logistics such as venue selection, collateral materials, catering, audiovisual needs, entertainment, transportation, accommodations and travel.
- Create and coordinate event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure successful events aligned with our brand, culture and goals.
- Facilitate on-site event management, including coordination, setup, meals, and teardown.
Facilities Services
- Oversee the maintenance and daily operations of our well-appointed corporate office, ensuring an environment that is clean, safe, and well-functioning for our employees and guests.
- Coordinate with facility management vendors and contractors for access, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Implement and manage facilities policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and manage emergency preparedness plans.
- Monitor and manage facility-related budgets and expenditures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Leverage and maintain existing industry relationships – and develop new ones – with external vendors, partners, and service providers.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the effectiveness of events.
- Prepare and manage event and facilities-related reports and documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for event inquiries and facility-related issues.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications and Technical Expertise
- Post-secondary education and/or experience in Event/Conference Management, Hospitality, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Progressive experience in event management, with a track record of successful corporate events, big and small.
- Ability to create and manage event budgets, and to negotiate contracts with vendors.
- Experience in facilities supervision or a related field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and facilities management best practices.
- Comfortable working in MS Office Suite, including specifically Teams, PPT, Excel, and Word.
- Familiarity with SharePoint administration is a plus.
Attributes
- Strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Working Conditions Unique to Job:
- Hybrid office environment
- Travel may be required on occasion for site inspections or events
WHY WORK AT HOMEEQUITY BANK?
Great Environment
HomeEquity Bank offers a hybrid working environment supported with a culture of flexibility – an approach that is unique to each person, and that enables both business and individual needs to be met in a mutually beneficial way.
We pride ourselves in recognizing and celebrating performance, community service, teamwork, and diversity among our employees.
A Dynamic Culture – With People at the Centre
We believe our people make all the difference; our tireless commitment to inclusivity, professional development, and employee experience has been recognized through awards including the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2024,Waterstone Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2022-2023, the Globe and Mail's Report on Business: Canada's Top Growing Companies 2022 (third year since 2019), Canadian's Mortgage Professional (CMP) Top Mortgage Employer 2023 for the third year in a row and Achievers Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces 2023.
Growth and Opportunities
We provide challenging and rewarding careers in a wide variety of fields. We continuously develop and train our employees through professional growth opportunities and on-the-job training. We also encourage our employees to develop professionally and personally though a series of career developing programs including our Educational Assistance Program, designed to reimburse costs related to professional learning and development.
Celebrating Great Work and People
We believe in an environment that celebrates success, knowledge, leadership, and work that is inspired by our core values. For these reasons, we have created several programs that make it easy for our employees to say ‘great job’ to their colleagues and leaders.
From our Appreciate! Program to the High Five Award Program and President’s Award Program, we recognize professional achievement with a variety of rewards including points towards gift cards, merchandise, and travel experiences, as well as group RRSP/DPSP contributions and more.
Our Community Leadership Program recognizes employees who make a positive impact in their communities through volunteer work with a grant for their charity of choice. Additionally, we provide employees with one paid day off each year to volunteer at their favourite local charity.
The Perks
HomeEquity Bank offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Share Investment Plan
- Well-being initiatives including: a wellness account; virtual self-care programs and extended mental health benefits
- Employee corporate discount for GoodLife Fitness
HomeEquity Bank is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Please note that our successful candidate is required to complete a background check.
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Other details
- Job Family Non-sales
- Pay Type Salary
- 200 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2J1, Canada