Date: October 27, 2026
Job Title: Manager, Events & Rentals
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Director, Creative Impact
Compensation: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year
Hours of Work:
Hybrid – remote and in-person, Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week), weekends as needed
Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
Location: Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue
About the CFC:
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.
What We Offer:
- Compressed 34-hour work week over 4 days
- Cell phone & internet allowance
- Dental and Health benefits after 6 months of service
- RRSP Matching Plan after 2 years of service
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Paid winter closure (2 weeks)
- A beautiful eight-acre estate in the city to call your workplace
- The opportunity to work with up-and-coming film and tv industry professionals
Job Summary:
The Manager, Events & Rentals, leads the planning and execution of all CFC events while overseeing facility rentals as a key revenue stream. This role is also responsible for obtaining and tracking donations in kind for the CFC’s high-profile events as well as securing and overseeing volunteers retained to work on the events. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure high-quality events and sustainable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Events Management
- Plan, manage and execute all CFC signature events, industry events, public programs, and community initiatives, including CFC Homecoming, Gala, Showcases, In Conversation, screenings, and festivals
- Support the Director, Creative Impact and the Creative Impact and Development team, with donor, partner, and alumni engagement
- Develop event concepts and oversee delivery from planning through post-event reporting
- Oversight of event rentals, vendors, suppliers, and service providers
- Ensure cross-departmental initiatives involving Marketing & Communications and all other departments.
Rentals & Revenue Generation
- Lead and implement the CFC facility rental strategy in collaboration with senior stakeholders
- Secure and manage external rentals, including film/TV shoots, corporate events, weddings, and photography
- Serve as the key on-site contact for all external rentals, managing logistics, invoicing, and internal coordination
- Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities through rentals, partnerships, and location shoots
- Evaluate rental opportunities against operational capacity and the organizational calendar
Volunteers & Interns
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling and management of the volunteers and interns for major events
- Ensure accurate tracking of volunteer hours and report DIK values to Finance
Contributors, Donors & Partners
- Support the sourcing and stewardship in-kind contributions for the CFC Fundraising Gala and Homecoming
- Manage auctions including prize procurement, fulfillment, and reporting
- Track partner benefits and deliverables and follow up as required
Administration & Reporting
- Overall responsibility for event and rental budgets, expenses, invoices and revenue tracking
- Prepare and manage agreements, contracts, invoices, and tax receipts related to events, partnerships, and rentals
- Work with the General Counsel to maintain standard rental agreements
- Lead post-event reporting, analysis, and reconciliation with Finance and Creative Impact
- Ensure that thank-you communications are prepared for sponsors, partners, and volunteers in a timely manner
- Oversee event invitations and communications through Salesforce (CRM) together with the Communications & Social Media Coordinator
- Maintain accurate Salesforce records for vendors, contributors, volunteers, and renters
- Add new leads and update sponsorships and donations post-event
- Attend Management meetings, Finance meetings and event meetings with Programs
- Additional administration and reporting as determined by business needs
Qualifications and Skills:
- 3+ years of events management work experience
- Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and execute projects within deadlines and budgets
- A problem solver and comfortable working under pressure
- Ability to manage many moving parts with close attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) and Salesforce
- Previous experience training and managing volunteers
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers by November 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST and indicate “Manager, Events & Rentals” in the subject line.
The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@cfccreates.com.
The CFC does not use artificial intelligence tools as part of the recruitment process. The hiring decisions will be made by human reviewers. This job opening is for an existing vacancy.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
