As an Event Coordinator at Techo-Bloc, you will lead the planning and delivery of high-impact events that educate the hardscape community, showcase products, and strengthen relationships with contractors, distributors, and partners across Canada and the United States. You will own projects end-to-end, from concept to post-event reporting, including internal road shows, loyalty events, and trade shows. You will build vendor and venue relationships, manage budgets and logistics, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure flawless execution. This role requires travel primarily during Q1 and offers significant ownership and impact within the B2B Marketing team.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the event projects assigned to you, from concept to post-event reporting
Build and maintain strong relationships with venues and vendors, the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional events
Lead multiple events simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail
Contribute meaningfully to how our events are conceived and improved, not just executed
Lead the planning and execution of our internal events portfolio (road shows, loyalty events, and trade shows) and support the delivery of broader promotional and educational event strategies from start to finish
Proactively propose ideas, help define event strategies, and challenge the status quo to elevate the guest experience
Own vendor and venue relationships: negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements; manage BEOs, contracts, invoicing, and logistics end-to-end
Manage multiple event-related projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, timelines, deliverables, and expectations are clearly defined and tracked
Use project management tools to plan, monitor, and communicate progress, timelines, and dependencies
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers and service providers within approved budgets
Collaborate closely with internal teams (campaign managers, content creators, social media managers, marketing automation experts, project coordinators, etc.) and external partners (freelancers and agencies)
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and gaps, and act quickly to resolve them before they become problems
Implement contingency plans as needed to mitigate risk
Own key administrative and coordination tasks, including stakeholder communications, payment schedules, BEOs, and travel bookings
Lead on-site operations for in-person events in Canada and the U.S.
Conduct post-event analysis and reporting, evaluating performance against key metrics and objectives

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
Strong availability to travel, primarily during Q1, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed during event periods
Valid passport and ability to travel to the U.S.
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work extended hours during event setup and teardown
Proven experience managing vendor and venue relationships, including contract negotiation, BEOs, and logistics
Hands-on experience in event operations and logistics
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism when working with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and structured work habits
Proficiency with project management tools (Teamwork, Asana, Monday, or similar)
Tech-savvy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent French and English communication skills, written and verbal (due to frequent communication with employees in Quebec, Ontario, and the United States)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Group insurance & RRSP with employer contribution
24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Inhouse leadership development and coaching
Training & Development Programs
Considerable referral bonuses
Discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
Healthy snack-filled kitchens
Techo-Bloc branded swag
Free parking
Employee Recognition Events