Medical Event Planner jobs

Job Overview
Dietitians of Canada (DC) believes in the power of food to enhance lives and improve health, and in the strength of a connected, engaged professional community. DC is looking for an experienced, detail-driven Event Planner to lead our flagship annual conference and recurring educational programming, while supporting a growing portfolio of Chapter, Network and Section events. This is a full-time, year-round contract role for someone who thrives on turning ambitious event ideas into flawlessly executed experiences — in person, virtually or in hybrid formats.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of our flagship annual conference (virtual this year), from critical path and budget through on-site delivery and post-event reporting.
• Lead our recurring educational seminars/webinars, managing program, registration, logistics and budget.
• Provide event planning guidance, tools and hands-on support to Chapters, Networks and volunteer leaders across the organization.
• Manage event registration systems, vendor and venue relationships, and event-day logistics.
• Build and monitor event budgets, and coordinate speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and communications with internal teams.
• Maintain the organization-wide event calendar and continuously improve event planning processes, templates and resources.

Qualifications & Skills

• Post-secondary education in event management, hospitality, business, communications, association management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience planning and executing events, preferably within an association, professional organization, non-profit or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing events from planning through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Experience with virtual and/or hybrid events and event technology platforms.
• Experience managing event registration systems and processes.
• Experience working with venues, suppliers and external service providers.
• Experience developing and monitoring event budgets.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with volunteers, committees and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and/or travel when required for in-person events.
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designation or equivalent an asset.

Why Join Us

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere while leading events that bring our national community together.
• Competitive contract compensation, commensurate with experience.
• A collaborative team where your ideas on process and improvement are genuinely welcomed.

Note: While the above qualifications highlight key strengths, we welcome applicants with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. If you have strong qualifications in community engagement, membership services, or volunteer management but do not meet all the "Qualifications & Skills", we still encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Event planning: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CMP designation or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: Remote