Employee Events & Initiatives Consultant (Contract)

Northbridge Financial Corporation is seeking an Employee Events & Initiatives Consultant on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario. In this role you will design, coordinate and deliver engaging in‑person and virtual employee experiences, corporate gatherings and CSR programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate national and local employee social events, both virtual and on‑site.
• Organise corporate conferences, town‑halls and client‑facing functions from concept through post‑event analysis.
• Support the Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio by managing volunteer projects, donation‑matching initiatives and community partnership events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors and external partners to ensure seamless event logistics, branding and budget adherence.
• Develop event calendars, communication plans and promotional materials to maximise employee participation.
• Collect feedback, produce post‑event reports and recommend improvements for future initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in event planning, employee engagement or CSR program coordination.
• Strong project‑management skills with the ability to juggle multiple timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior leaders.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Hopin) and event management software.
• Creative problem‑solver who can work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Communications, Business or related field is preferred.

Why Join Northbridge?

Work in a vibrant downtown Toronto office, contribute to a culture of employee well‑being, and help shape meaningful community impact through CSR initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of events will I manage in this role?

You will coordinate employee social gatherings, corporate conferences, town‑halls, virtual webinars and CSR activities such as volunteer projects and donation‑matching events.

Is prior experience with virtual event platforms required?

Yes, familiarity with tools like Zoom, Teams or Hopin is essential to deliver seamless hybrid experiences.

Will I work directly with senior leadership?

You will collaborate with senior leaders to align event goals with company culture and CSR objectives, and present post‑event insights to them.