Manager, Weddings, Corporate Meetings & Event Services

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Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $62.75/hr, Max = $72.74/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 1-Year

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Kortright Centre and The Village at Black Creek

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Kortright Centre

Travel: 25%

Flexible Work Arrangements: No

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on January 25, 2026

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Manager, Weddings, Corporate Meetings & Event Services provides leadership and guidance in the planning, management, and delivery of TRCA’s weddings, social, corporate, and internal events at The Village at Black Creek and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. This position is responsible for oversight of strategic business growth planning, revenue and budget management and ensuring TRCA events reflect the TRCA brand and support strategic priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads a team through the prioritization, planning and execution of TRCA’s wedding, social, corporate meeting, event services, while incorporating client/vendor input and feedback and measuring key performance indicators.
• Manages and oversees the delivery of TRCA’s wedding, corporate meeting, event services, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and coordination with all internal and external stakeholders, appropriate budget planning and reporting, and adherence to event’s requirements and policies
• Develops and reviews detailed strategic financial and business plans to execute events successfully and grow revenue opportunities for TRCA through the wedding, social, and corporate events businesses and ensure TRCA’s pricing, venue and event packages are competitive and targeted revenues are met
• Develops policies, procedures and event-specific guidelines to ensure compliance with event requirements, including safety, licensing, certifications, client and vendor agreements and contracts and liability compliance
• Arranges and participates in meetings with various internal and external stakeholders to promote TRCA’s event venues and develop marketing and advertising plans and materials
• Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
• Supports onboarding and provides on the job training and support as needed for individuals; also identifies any gaps in or potential improvement areas for training, development, process, resources, or procedures
• Manages employee performance and individual team performance
• Ensures business processes are streamlined, documented and cascaded to team members
• Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• University degree in Hospitality, Food Services, Event management, Marketing or a related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 5 + years experience in the field of hospitality, food service, event/venue sales or event management
• 2+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory, or project management experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge in communication planning, event management and best practices
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage service and banquet operations / set up;
• Applied knowledge in event budget planning and reporting
• Strong sales and presentation skills
• Effective problem-solving skills and leadership skills, including staff coaching and managing performance and working collaboratively with other divisions
• Identifies new opportunities for developing new internal and external customer bases
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify the best possible solutions
• Strong budget management and cost control skills; able to address variances and manage ongoing risks while managing multiple deadlines / work processes
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays 

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.