Project Manager, Events & Experiences

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:

For Children. For Change. For Life.


Position: Project Manager, Events & Experiences
Reports to: Director, Events & Experiences
Position Term: Full-Time Temporary (14 -month Contract)
Primary Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Workplace Type: Hybrid


Job Purpose
As Project Manager, Events & Experiences at World Vision Canada, you'll bring to life extraordinary events and immersive experiences that inspire and connect diverse audiences, from donors to staff and partners. With creativity and precision, you’ll manage the end-to-end delivery of high-impact experiences, blending strategy, storytelling and operational excellence to drive engagement, amplify the brand and further organizational goals.

In this dynamic role, you'll act as a strategic partner and project lead, orchestrating everything from impactful signature events, immersive brand activations and international field trips. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage external vendors and ensure every detail reflects World Vision Canada’s mission and values.

If you thrive on creating unforgettable moments that move people to action, this is your opportunity to inspire lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Experience Design
Creates innovative, audience-centered experiences that align with brand and organizational strategy.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute events, field trips and brand activations that support World Vision Canada’s strategic priorities.
• Acts as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on how events, experiences and brand activations can drive objectives, KPIs and revenue.
• Designs engaging, brand-aligned experiences and activations that reflect World Vision Canada’s mission and inspire audience action.
• Identifies and proposes new event formats, pilot initiatives and brand activation opportunities to grow the Events & Experiences portfolio.
• Ensures all content, creative elements and activations meet brand standards and elevate audience engagement.
• Researches industry trends and integrates best practices to enhance experiential impact and increase brand reach.
• Recommends sponsorship opportunities for events tied to strategic activations and goals.
• Contributes to the development of internal tools, templates and processes to improve team efficiency and brand consistency.
Project Management & Execution
Leads seamless delivery of events, experiences and activations from planning through to wrap reporting.
• Oversees end-to-end project delivery in collaboration with internal teams, external partners and third-party vendors.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and production timelines.
• Manages all logistics for events, field trips and brand activations, ensuring strategic alignment and excellence in execution.
• Executes seamless, well-orchestrated field trips that are logistically sound, emotionally impactful and enriched with immersive moments that deepen engagement and connection to the mission.
• Troubleshoots real-time challenges and adapts quickly to maintain the integrity of the experience and the brand.
• Tracks and manages contracts, SOWs, invoices, payments and vendor relationships in alignment with procurement policies.
• Collects and analyzes post-event and activation data to assess performance, audience engagement and ROI.
Marketing, Content & Audience Engagement
Drives audience connection through compelling storytelling, communications and brand-aligned content.
• Develops strategy and messaging for all event-related communications, including invites, registration, scripts, social media and web content.
• Ensures consistent language and visuals across channels, aligned with World Vision Canada's brand and programming guidelines.
• Leads the creative production and content development process in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.
• Oversees the execution of on-site and digital brand activations that engage audiences and reinforce key messages.
• Ensures each audience touchpoint is intentional, cohesive and rooted in mission-aligned storytelling.
Qualifications

• Post-secondary