Senior Event Consultant

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description The Special Events Senior Consultant plans, manages, and implements all aspects of in-house and external meetings, conferences, and events assigned by senior management and leadership in a manner that is consistent with Allstate Canada overall corporate objectives and procedures. This role & responsibilities could include leading a meeting support/conference planning team to produce desired results, maintaining accurate and complete budget reports, reconciliation, post event follow up, reviewing, and analyzing the outcome to determine effectiveness for each event.

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Benefits to joining Allstate:

- Flexible Work Arrangements.

- Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).

- Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).

- Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.

- Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.

- Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.

- Personal days.

- Tuition Reimbursement.

- Working within the community and giving back.

Job Description Summary The Special Events Senior Consultant owns the planning and delivery of in-house and external meetings, conferences and events across Canada—including in-person, hybrid and virtual formats—as well as reward and recognition events. From conception through execution and post-event evaluation, this role ensures events assigned by senior management and leadership align with Allstate Canada’s corporate objectives and procedures. Responsibilities include leading event project teams, managing tasks and budgets, completing reconciliation and follow-up, and evaluating event effectiveness.

Role Designation: Hybrid with a requirement to attend our Toronto office based on business need

Key Responsibilities:

- Own corporate events and high-profile meetings from concept and strategy through sourcing, execution and evaluation, aligning plans and measurable outcomes with business objectives.

- Manage project plans, workback schedules and tasks; execute key deliverables, set priorities, coordinate dependencies, and hold contributors accountable for deadlines.

- Maintain event procedures, production schedules, and contingency plans. Anticipate risks, resolve issues, and make operational decisions within approved scope, escalating when needed.

- Establish service agreements and performance measures with stakeholders and suppliers. Assess delivery against agreed standards and gather post-event feedback to identify improvements.

- Own event budgets, forecasts, and reconciliation. Source and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate within delegated authority, verify invoices, and address variances to keep spending within approved limits.

- Act as the primary planner, defining scope, recommending delivery approaches, and managing expectations

- Implement process improvements and cost-effective event technologies, including reservation, registration, and communication tools, to increase efficiency and enhance the attendee experience.

Education:

- 4-year bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Experience:

- 8 or more years of progressive experience planning and delivering corporate, employee or business to business events

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Skills Corporate Event Planning, Global Event Planning Compensation Expected compensation for this role ranges from 90,000.00 - 110,000.00 CAD annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience. Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.