Event Management Coordinator (Vancouver, Mount Pleasant BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

About The Role – Event Management Coordinator (Vancouver / Mount Pleasant BC)

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Coordinator – Marketing within our Digital Solutions team. This position plays a central role in delivering high-quality, customer-facing events and marketing support across Orica Digital Solutions’ Geosolutions portfolio. As the primary owner of event coordination and marketing logistics, this role sits at the centre of how Geosolutions shows up to customers, partners, and markets worldwide. 

This role ensures the seamless planning, coordination, and execution of global tradeshows, conferences, and industry events that elevate our brands, support our commercial teams, and strengthen our market presence. The Marketing Coordinator will also support broader marketing activities to help drive impactful campaigns and content delivery across the portfolio.

What you will be doing

Event Strategy, Planning & Execution

•    End-to-end coordination of tradeshows, conferences, user groups, and other customer-facing events across global markets
•    Liaise with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Brand Leads, Product Development) to gather event objectives, requirements, briefs, and deliverables
•    Manage logistics including sponsorships, registrations, booth design and build, merchandise, freight, travel/accommodation coordination, and on-the-day event support
•    Ensure consistent brand representation across all Geosolutions product brands across all events and regions
•    Capture, organise, and track event leads in partnership with the Marketing and Sales teams, ensuring hand-offs into Salesforce or appropriate CRM flows

Memberships, Sponsorships & Industry Associations

•    Coordinate annual memberships, sponsorships, and partner programs

Budget & Reporting

•    Oversee event budgets, supplier quotes, purchase orders, and post-event reconciliation
•    Track event performance, ROI, and post-event reporting for internal stakeholders, in pursuit of continuous improvement

Marketing & Campaign Support

•    Support the development and execution of event-related content and campaigns, including social posts, blogs, email comms, and other promotional assets
•    Collaborate with Orica’s internal graphic design team to deliver professional, on-brand collateral and graphics
•    Assist with general marketing activities across the broader Geosolutions portfolio as required

Marketing Team & Operational Support

•    Provide administrative and coordination support to the Geosolutions Marketing team
•    Contribute to process improvement and best-practice workflows for events and marketing operations

Primary outputs of the role:

•    Zero incidents and injuries
•    Smooth planning, organisation, and execution of all assigned events with Professional preparation of event logistics, materials, and documentation
•    Responsible for managing budgets, quotes, and supplier interactions
•    Proactive management of memberships, sponsorships, and associated deliverables
•    Successfully deliver the goals and projects defined in the Geosolutions Marketing Team’s Key Initiatives FY2026, on time, to scope and on budget
•    Work well with little supervision
•    Works well coordinating with a broad range of internal stakeholders across marketing, regional sales, product development, as well as external organisers and suppliers

What you will bring

•    Highly organised with excellent planning, time-management, and attention to detail
•    Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects in fast-paced environments
•    Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across global teams
•    Clear and professional communication skills — written and verbal
•    Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), marketing platforms, or project management tools

Personal Characteristics
•    Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
•    Possess an unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character                                            
•    Builds the trust of others  
•    Self-aware and willing to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities
•    Self-motivated, well organised, and logical, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Role dimensions

•    Full Time Salaried position
•    Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 days in office / 2 days remote
•    Daily Schedule: 8am – 5pm Pacific time
•    Travel: 0-5%
•    Reports to Marketing Specialist

Your qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Communications, and Event Management
•    3+ years of experience in a similar role

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation 

•    Salary Range $85,000 CAD
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees) 

•    Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Short and Long Term Disability 
•    Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
•    Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•    Paid Time Off 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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