President & Chief Executive Officer

President & Chief Executive Officer
Halifax NS

A rare opportunity to shape the region's event and entertainment landscape, hosting conventions, concerts, sports, and cultural gatherings.

Events East Group (EEG) is a world-class, special purpose government organization jointly owned by the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality. A purpose driven organization, EEG has been recognized globally with awards for hosting marque national and international events, delivering Maritime hospitality and supporting local economic and cultural impact. EEG is responsible for the Halifax Convention Centre with over 120,000 sq ft of flexible event space and the Scotiabank Centre, Atlantic Canada's largest multipurpose events venue, which accommodates 10,000 spectators. These facilities are central to the region's event and entertainment landscape, hosting conventions, concerts, sports, and cultural gatherings. EEG embodies a service excellence and community mindset, where employees take pride in generating community vibrancy and fostering a spirit of collaboration across cross-functional teams and with partners across major events, sports, arts, and conferences.

After over a decade of exceptional leadership by the current President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the EEG Board of Directors is recruiting its next leader to shape the region's event and entertainment landscape, hosting conventions, concerts, sports, and cultural gatherings.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO leads the organization to achieve strategic growth and impact, building upon a strong reputation, operational excellence, and robust local and international partnerships. The CEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and driving overall organizational success. As the public face of the organization, the CEO works closely with the Board, shareholders, stakeholders, and senior leadership to fulfill the organization's mission and long-term goals. They demonstrate financial acumen and operational expertise and possess effective communication and people skills. They are a natural leader and champion for the city, province, and country. This is a unique opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and/or professional designation, with a minimum of seven years' executive experience at the VP/c-suite level of a mid-to-large complex organization. Knowledge of event, convention, tourism, and/or hospitality sectors is a definite asset as is understanding of public sector governance and a history of leading with strategic intent and the ability to navigate complexity. The CEO has demonstrated experience in stakeholder and key partner relationship management. They are a strong communicator who is comfortable representing the organization to external audiences.

To learn more about Events East Group please visit: www.eventseast.com

Please submit a combined resume and cover letter online by clicking "Apply." For further information about this opportunity, please contact Erica Pirnie ([email protected]) or Kim West ([email protected]) in confidence or call us at 902-422-2099.

Events East Group is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you are a member of one of these underrepresented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Events East Group will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Edgarson Moxey at [email protected]

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