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Hogg Robinson Group

As an Event Planner, you'll work closely with clients to understand and deliver on their meeting program goals. Working closely with your team, you'll lead program planning from contract execution to ...

Hogg Robinson Group

As an Event Planner, you'll work closely with clients to understand and deliver on their meeting program goals. Working closely with your team, you'll lead program planning from contract execution to ...

Hogg Robinson Group

Able to assist with any level of Congress meeting or event including those of a sophisticated ... planning experience with at least 2 years supporting Pharma meetings/congress with Healthcare ...

Hogg Robinson Group

As an Event Planner, you'll work closely with clients to understand and deliver on their meeting program goals. Working closely with your team, you'll lead program planning from contract execution to ...

RIDGEWELLS INC

POSITION SUMMARY The Event Producer is responsible for assisting an Event Designer with planning ... They typically work long hours, including evenings and weekends, to plan and coordinate events.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Event Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$82K - CA$97K/yr

Beyond helping planners create successful events, we believe that "Our People are the Centre." Our ... Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, weekends and evenings, based on event ...

Raymond James Ltd.

Event Coordinator

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$72K/yr

Proven experience (2 years) in event planning, preferably within the financial industry * Strong ... Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Desirable: * Hands on working knowledge of ...

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Senior Event Coordinator

York, ON

CA$55K - CA$71K/yr

Key responsibilities include event planning and logistics management, registration and attendee ... weekends, and statutory holidays, as business needs require. * Ability to accommodate varying work ...

University of Toronto

Event Coordinator

Toronto, ON · On-site

As the Event Coordinator, you will serve as the primary point of contact for event-related inquiries and oversee the logistical planning and delivery of events and relatedprogramming. You will ...

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How much do weekend event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend event planner in Ontario is $20.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a weekend event planner do?

A Weekend Event Planner is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing events that primarily take place over weekends. This can include weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, festivals, and community events. Their duties often involve managing logistics, booking venues, coordinating vendors, overseeing event setup and breakdown, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Weekend Event Planners must be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and skilled at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend event planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in coordinating logistics, often supported by a background in hospitality or event management. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless events, client satisfaction, and the ability to manage unexpected challenges effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend event planners and how can they be managed?

Weekend Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, tight timelines, and coordinating with vendors who may have limited weekend availability. To manage these issues, strong organizational skills and contingency planning are essential, as is open communication with clients and suppliers. Building a reliable network of vendors and maintaining detailed schedules can help ensure events run smoothly, even when unexpected situations arise.

What are the most commonly searched types of Event Planner jobs in Ontario?

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Weekend Event Planner jobs near you
Infographic showing various Weekend Event Planner job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,626 per year, or $21 per hour.

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Hogg Robinson Group
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Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

As an Event Planner, you'll work closely with clients to understand and deliver on their meeting program goals. Working closely with your team, you'll lead program planning from contract execution to final billing, while providing unparalleled levels of customer service on all travel programs.

This is a hybrid role; you will work three days a week from home and twice a week from our Warsaw office.

What You'll Do:

  • Organize corporate events in Poland and across EMEA

  • Lead coordinating and implementing program logistics to achieve impact

  • Conduct research and coordinate relationships with vendors, making use of preferred relationships to ensure the selection of high-quality vendors

  • Ensure supplier contracts are legally protective of both Amex GBT and client

  • Lead program costs, identify cost savings strategies, review all invoices and report them to a reconciliation specialist to ensure accurate charges, and handle client's payment requirements as defined per program or account

  • Determine program needs for on-line registration and assist event owners with communication to attendees, ensuring a user-friendly registration site that captures all vital data

  • Handle logistics with venue staff, coordinate vendor performance, and act as a resource for event staff

  • Conduct program debrief with client and provide full briefing report post event

  • Develop service recovery plans for events and ensure improvement goals are achieved or exceeded

  • Develop and maintain knowledge of technology and/or software solutions (Cvent)

What We're Looking For

  • At least 1 year of delegate event management experience, agency or in-house

  • Good knowledge of the event market in Poland

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Polish

  • Passionate about project management, meetings management and client management experience

  • Experience working within budgets

  • Strong prioritization skills

#AmexGBTJobs

Location

Poland

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

  • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

  • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

  • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

  • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

  • And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

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