Meetings and Events Planner (Contract)

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Meetings and Events Planner (Contract)

The Meetings & Events Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of internal and external events. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact experiences that align to business objectives and drive measurable ROI.

The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to work on high-visibility events for Bayer CropScience within an inclusive and diverse team.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment with 3 expected days in office. This is a vacant 9-month temporary Contract position located in Calgary, Alberta.

What you will do

Event Strategy & Delivery

• Lead the planning and execution of internal meetings, and small customer events
• Develop event strategies aligned with business goals and brand positioning
• Manage end-to-end event lifecycle (pre-event, on-site, and post-event)

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and leadership teams
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders and vendors
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and event communication plans
• Ensure a high-quality attendee experience across all touchpoints

Logistics, Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee all logistics including venue sourcing, travel, accommodations, and registration
• Manage vendors (AV, production, catering, etc.) and ensure quality delivery
• Support live event production including show flow and execution
• Develop and manage event budgets, including tracking expenses, reconcile budgets, and ensure financial compliance

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all events meet company compliance and legal requirements
• Develop contingency plans and partner with security teams as needed
• Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

Who you are

• University degree or diploma in Event Management, Marketing, or related field
• 5+ years experience in event planning or meeting management
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• A valid passport is required (for potential U.S. travel)
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience managing large-scale national or international events
• Knowledge of corporate event compliance and procurement processes
• Familiarity with brand and marketing activation strategies
• Experience with Canva

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

The base salary range for this role is between $66,560 and $99,840. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least July 29, 2026.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. Every rejection decision is made by a human.

Location

Canada : Alberta : Calgary

Division

Enabling Functions

Reference Code

877303