3 Entertainment jobs in Toronto

**Description:**
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?
Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: **_to care for people so they can be their best._**
Recently renovated with striking architecture, art, and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character that highlights our location in Yorkville.
**Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?**
- Complimentary meal during shift
- Paid medical days and paid personal days
- Employer RRSP Matching Contributions
- Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
- Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents, 30 days after joining
- Tuition reimbursement program
- **_2023, 2024 and 2025 Great Place to Work Certified_**
The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is on servicing Sales bookings, with a particular emphasis on the Social market. This position serves as the liaison between clients, event planners, and hotel Operational departments. Responsibilities include reviewing the Sales agreement, detailing all food and beverage, Room setup, and A/V needs, as well as managing room blocks with the reservation team, handling billing, and conducting final reviews. Event Planning Managers also serve as on-site contacts and support operational departments to ensure the high-level execution of all events.
**Some of the responsibilities include:**
- Work closely with clients to understand what they want for the event
- Plan events across key market segments to include corporate events, socials & weddings.
- Aim to exceed all revenue and profitability objectives of the department.
- Working closely and in conjunction with Clients & the Operations Team to ensure that all aspects of events are effectively coordinated and serve both the client's and hotel's needs.
- Responsible for arranging and running client meetings, menu tasting sessions and planning appointments, as necessary.
- Conduct thorough site inspections to assess booked space, ensuring it meets client expectations and is in line with hotel standards.
- Ability to monitor Client budgets, balanced with a proactive approach to secure additional opportunities to build revenue from contracted levels
- Coordinate with internal departments in the hotel to ensure seamless execution of events.
- Maintain good relationships with various vendors involved in the event, as well as with venue owners
- Meets and greets in-house meeting planners where appropriate to ensure total client service and improve MPSI Scores
- Oversee event set-ups before the commencement of functions.
- Conduct a pre- and post-event analysis to be able to plan appropriately and also to improve in different areas
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior management
**Qualifications:**
- A minimum of 2-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience servicing Financial, Medical and Entertainment markets, Local Corporate, Sports Teams, Multi-Day Conferences and Social/Weddings.
- Understanding of the luxury market, with a strong desire for service excellence and providing unique, engaging and impactful experiences
- A genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills, combined with polished presentation skills and a high level of creativity, innovation and problem-solving ability required.
- High-level commitment to service & experience excellence, in conjunction with robust teamwork and leadership skills.
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, including experience with floor plan and event planning software.
- Candidates should be highly detail-oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment, with the ability to be strategic, responsive and effective in managing change.
- Strong food and beverage knowledge, with the ability to customize to accommodate client preferences and budget
All Candidates must have identification proving authorization to work in Canada. This Position does not offer sponsorship for Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.
Park Hyatt Toronto is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please notify the Human Resources department if you require any accommodations.
**Primary Location:** CA-ON-Toronto
**Organization:** Park Hyatt Toronto
**Pay Basis:** Yearly
**Job Level:** Full-time
**Job:** Catering/Event Planning
**Req ID:** TOR002224
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Event Planning Specialist is responsible for the execution of The Globe and Mail's live, hybrid and virtual events. This position reports to the Director, Globe Events and is well supported by the wider Globe Events team, a variety of trusted vendors, and The Globe and Mail Centre event staff.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with event programmers, event marketers, the sponsorship sales team, event vendors, Globe journalists and a wide range of thought-leaders to deliver exceptional event experiences. Trusted to lead on selected virtual and/or live events, they will be responsible for everything from pre-planning and vendor selection to staging, execution, and post-event reporting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and loves being the go-to person with all the answers. They have previous event planning experience – live and virtual – excellent communication skills, a solutions-focused attitude, and is comfortable working under pressure with short deadlines and unexpected requests. They have experience working with senior business leaders, have excellent relationship building skills and are comfortable in client-facing meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively manage all aspects of the event execution including, but not limited to, pre-event planning, vendor sourcing and management, speaker and sponsor management, workback schedules and run-of-show documents, live event execution and post-event reporting.
• Conduct pre-event tech checks for virtual event speakers, manage audience needs, and problem-solve when necessary.
• Contribute to event ideation and/or sponsor RFPs as needed by the event sales leads and programmers.
• Manage event P&L, keeping an eye on margin.
• Collaborate with event programmers, event marketers and event sales on weekly calls to help meet deadlines and revenue targets.
• Provide creative solutions to meet client needs and as needed for complex events.
• Occasionally support other Globe and Mail Events, when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing communications or sponsorship marketing.
• 5+ years work experience in event management.
• Experience with conferences and trade shows is an asset.
• Extreme comfort with content management systems and/or event platforms (ex. Eventbrite, Splash, Stripe, Squarespace, Zoom, Webex etc)
• Broad knowledge of event management in both virtual, live and hybrid events (including planning, logistics, staging, AV, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to problem-solve in high pressure environments.

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:   

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.