Event Manager – Event Services
2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships
Do North Events is the local organizing committee for the Do North Kids of Steel and the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships.
The Event Manager for Event Services and Special Events will work within a team of dynamic event professionals ensuring the successful delivery of multiple events in the calendar year. The role will lead the planning and execution of event services tasks and special events for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships. This role involves working with multiple team members, volunteers, stakeholders, and suppliers. Exceptional organization, planning, open communication, and collaboration skills are key attributes to be successful in this role.
Responsibilities:
Event Services
- Develop and implement all aspects of Festival, Expo for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships including, vendor recruitment, family activations, spectator and athlete engagement opportunities and food trucks.
- Oversee Information Services for the events - info booth, park’n’ride, spectator services
- Oversee Volunteer Services Plan and Food Services for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championship
- Work with volunteer captains in the area of information and festival services
- Work closely with the Event Manager – Athlete Services, on aspects of athlete activation opportunities within the festival and sport expo,
- Manage all aspects of Federation and Technical Officials services – accommodations, transportation, offices, food services, and administration
- Lead and develop a community relations plan for the event including drafting resident community notifications and stakeholder notifications.
- Create a plan for community engagement including inviting organizations to be involved in the event through expo participation, community cheer stations, providing activations for the festival.
- Work with the project manager and operations manager to plan logistical needs for festival participants and vendors.
- Liaise with festival participants and vendors to provide information, regarding hours, load in instructions and logistical information
- Manage event Accreditation Plan and implementation
- Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager as it relates to event services.
Festival Activations and Sport Presentation
- Develop operational plans for the Festival and Sport Expo for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships including but not limited to: Awards Ceremonies
- Sport Expo
- Festival
- Beer Gardens
Sport Presentation
- Coordination of all onsite entertainment, audiovisual, announcements, spectator engagement, and ceremonies
- Lead team of volunteers and staff to coordinate all awards presentations
- Work with vendors and providers to ensure audiovisual and sound requirements are met
- Secure music licences, announcers, entertainers, and music DJ’s
Supervision
- Supervise a team of seasonal and/or part-time staff who will assist with the planning and implementation of event services, volunteer services, food services, and as well as delivery contractors for the event
Skills:
- Knowledge of the sport and events an asset
- Strong Customer service experience
- Event planning and hosting experience an asset
- Ability to work with volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels
- Support plan development and execution
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; written and verbal
- Professionalism, organization, self-motivation, driven to excel
Other Qualifications:
- This applicant must have a valid Class 5 driver's license and have access to a vehicle for the duration of employment.
- Candidates must be comfortable working outside for long stretches of time and doing moderate physical work during event week.
Term/Hours
- Contract Term: October 2026 – September 2027
- Time Commitment: 1.0 FTE – 40hrs/week
- *During event days, applicants should expect to work up to 12 hours/day.
Interested applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Sarah Ridley at s.ridley@donorthevents.ca
