Event Planner

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with your recruiter and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

The Event Planning team conceptualizes, plans, manages and executes all kinds of events of the bank. The team is responsible for coordinating every detail of these events within the allocated budget and in compliance with the guidelines. We are seeking brand champions who have significant communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills for coordinating with internal and external business partners, vendors, and suppliers. If you like being at the forefront and taking the initiative of making every event fun and exciting, then join our team.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, External Events, and responsibilities include:

• Support a portfolio of high-profile events for Canadian Personal Banking and Specialized Sales Forces (i.e. Webcasts, In-person Events and tradeshows)
• Work closely with the Senior Events Planner to ensure consistency of communication across projects/events
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
• Manage vendor and internal relationships as required and deal with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Manage time efficiently in a multi-tasked environment and ensure deadlines are met
• Apply appropriate due diligence ensuring accuracy in preparing and promptly completing all required supporting documentation (i.e. reports, presentations, invoices, correspondence/communications, tables, charts, files etc.)
• Schedule and organize meetings, including preparation and co-ordination by booking the facility, pre-mail, arranging required equipment, conference calls, minutes, etc.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to increase efficiencies and improve the employee experiences
• Work closely with the Channels and Regions to ensure priorities and perspectives are considered when developing the overall approach
• Maintain proficiency with software applications/programs and/or department specific systems (i.e. MS Team, Webex Meetings/Events, MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Efficiently manage and promptly respond to all incoming enquiries/requests for information independently or re-direct to the appropriate person/area
• Enhance employee engagement by creating, updating and maintaining relevant content on our Connections page & BWeb throughout the year
• Travel outside of the country is required for this position throughout the year

• Proven skills and abilities in the following areas are a must:
• Knowledge and/or experience in program management is an asset
• Experience in Retail Banking as well as Corporate Office is an asset
• Superior knowledge of MS Teams, WebEx Meetings/Events, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop, maintain and build positive relationships with partners while demonstrating tact and diplomacy to impact and influence at all levels of the organization
• High degree of professionalism to be able to interact with senior executives
• Ability to remain resilient during high stress situations
• Must have valid passport to be able to travel outside of Canada

Making Your Well-being a Priority
A supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are. At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars — physical, financial, social and mental/emotional. In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth. Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they’re more likely to do their best.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision & mental health coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

How We Work
At TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity. Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team. Our teams work in one of three workplace models: Hybrid, Onsite and Primarily Remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they’ll always have access to the TD community and experience our culture of care.

Who We Are
TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Accommodation
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How We’re Helping Make an Impact in Communities
TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That’s why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of $1 billion by 2030 in community giving four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It’s our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

We look forward to hearing from you!