Event Director (Contract), XGL Calgary
Core
Senior on-the-ground leader taking full operational and financial ownership of a major multi-day sport and music festival in Calgary.
Role type
Senior Event Director (Contract)
Builds
A high-profile international sport and music festival
Domain
Live event management, sports, music festivals
Deliverable
Production of a multi-day festival
Required skills
Event planning, safety management, permitting, procurement, financial management, stakeholder coordination, broadcast production coordination, transportation planning, venue design, budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Event management software proficiency, Excel skills
Technologies
Event management software, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the master event timeline; Lead event security, medical services, and emergency preparedness; Oversee regional RFPs, supplier selection, and procurement; Coordinate event and broadcast production readiness; Manage relationships with international sport governing bodies; Establish financial reporting processes; Secure municipal, health, safety, and road-closure permits; Oversee venue design, temporary infrastructure, and course construction; Ensure sponsor activations and VIP hospitality are delivered; Manage the event operating budget; Recruit and lead contract coordinators.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC