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Senior Conference Manager -19413
Vancouver, BC V6E 2V2 CA | Fully Remote TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
*Candidates must be located in Western Canada
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally respected, mission-driven organization that delivers large-scale conferences and tradeshows for leading national and international associations. With nearly five decades of experience, this team operates in a fully remote, collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural awareness, and impactful client experiences. The Senior Conference Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, high-profile medical conferences and events.
Senior Conference Manager responsibilities:
• Lead the successful delivery of international conferences with 1,000+ delegates
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, managing relationships and expectations
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and project milestones
• Oversee all aspects of event logistics including registration, housing, AV, speaker management, and vendor coordination
• Manage sponsorship and exhibition sales and execution
• Lead internal and external teams to ensure project alignment and high-quality delivery
• Ensure quality control and operational excellence across all project components
The successful candidate has:
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing large-scale association or medical conferences
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, event management, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Proven experience managing complex conference budgets of $500,000+
• Exceptional communication, customer service, and cross-cultural relationship management skills
• A strong understanding of end-to-end conference logistics and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Compensation and benefits:
• The discussed salary range is $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, and EAP access
• Monthly work-from-home allowance and company-provided equipment
• Paid birthday leave and annual global team meetups
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tania McMahon
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Head of Coaching
Marketing & Information Technology (IT)
Tania is a seasoned leader with over 16 years of experience in recruitment, hospitality, events and marketing. Specializing in the placement of marketing and information technology professionals across Canada, she brings a wealth of expertise derived from her multifaceted career.
With a comprehensive understanding of both union and non-unionized environments, Tania has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify, hire, train and retain highly successful teams across various sectors. A confident and articulate communicator, she excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues. This collaborative approach, combined with her ability to orchestrate strategic solutions and her passion for nurturing talent, underscore her status as a leader in the recruitment industry.
Tania is an accredited success and mindset coach and has completed an accelerated MBA with a marketing focus. She is a fundraising event expert for local children’s charities and hospitals, and a proud mom of two sons who are making their mark on the world. In her spare time, she is often found travelling, kayaking or exploring the outdoors with her puppy.