Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Event Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of assigned events from move-in through event days and move-out, ensuring seamless coordination across all operational departments. This role serves as the primary on-site operational lead, working closely with internal teams, vendors, clients, and venue partners to ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest service standard. The Event Manager plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring staffing alignment, resolving issues in real time, and delivering exceptional client and guest experiences. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment requiring strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

This is a seasonal role that will start May 4, 2026 and will end on August 1, 2026

This role pays an hourly rate of $30.00 CAD

This position will remain open until May 29, 2026.

• Support the planning and execution of assigned events from pre-planning through completion
• Review event details, floor plans, schedules, and operational requirements
• Coordinate with catering, concessions, retail, and operations teams to ensure readiness
• Ensure all event logistics align with timelines and operational plans

Event Execution

• Act as on-site operational lead during move-in, event days, and move-out
• Monitor event operations to ensure service standards and operational efficiency
• Coordinate staffing coverage and ensure teams are properly deployed
• Ensure all event spaces are fully operational and presentation standards are met
• Address and resolve operational issues, client requests, and guest concerns promptly

• 3+ years of experience in event management, venue operations, hospitality, or related field
• Experience supporting large-scale events, trade shows, or conferences preferred
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.