Lead government events that inform, engage, and make an impact.
The Ministry of Finance is seeking a Senior Events Lead to plan and deliver events, consultations, and corporate initiatives that support government priorities. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll provide strategic advice to senior leaders and lead some of the ministry's most high-profile events.
About the job
This is a unique opportunity to lead complex events and consultations that support key government initiatives. You'll provide leadership throughout the event lifecycle, from planning and logistics to execution and evaluation, while enhancing participant experiences and continuously improving service delivery. This role includes supporting province-wide budget consultations and provincial budget activities.
In this dynamic role, you will:
- lead the planning and delivery of consultations, public announcements, events, and corporate initiatives, including logistics, procurement, and event execution
- provide strategic advice, briefings, and recommendations to senior officials, including the Minister's Office and Deputy Minister's Office
- identify emerging issues and risks, and develop mitigation strategies, briefing materials, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
- lead project teams, vendors, and service providers while managing budgets, contracts, timelines, and deliverables
Travel across Ontario will be required during peak event delivery periods between November and February
What you bring to the team
Event planning & engagement
- expertise in planning and delivering complex public, media, and government events
- experience coordinating province-wide consultations and announcements
- knowledge of government protocols, approvals, and event standards
Political awareness & strategic judgment
- understanding of political processes, legislative environments, and government decision-making
- ability to assess public and political environments and provide strategic, risk-informed advice
- sound judgement when working with Ministers, political staff, and senior executives
Communication excellence
- writing and editing skills to produce clear and concise materials
- oral communication skills to brief political representatives and senior leaders
- ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences, partners, and media
Leadership and collaboration
- proven ability to lead teams, assign work, and manage performance
- interpersonal and consultation skills to build effective partnerships with internal and external partners
- experience managing vendors, contracts, and external service providers
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 95 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule: 6
Category: Consulting and Planning
Posted on: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Note:
How to apply:
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 249685, by Thursday, November 19, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
