At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Are people constantly complimenting you on your creativity? Are you fulfilled by the creation of extraordinary experiences that make a difference? Are you exceedingly passionate about Toronto’s sports teams? Are you the type of person who can take charge of an event and excel, no matter how many challenges you’re facing? If you answered yes to all four, then the position as MLSE’s Event Presentation Specialist might be the perfect opportunity.

The Event Presentation Specialist will help ideate, develop and execute the presentation elements for as many as 100 MLSE events each year. The position involves the day-to-day management of multiple and overlapping programs, events, and experiences. In addition, the Event Presentation Specialist will be expected to lead their groundbreaking events, for our fans, partners, teams, and internal clients.

Contract: 14 Months 

• Work with the broader EXT group on brainstorming and the creation of new events for clients and partners that deliver an exceptional fan experience.
• Work with our Event Presentation Assistant to help build and foster an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for EXT’s 90 hourly team members.
• Continuously search the sports and entertainment world for innovative events, programs, and concepts to bring to our clients and ultimately our fans.
• Show calling and/or stage-managing MLSE’s most high-profile events.
• When required, lead both operational and presentation elements of select events
• Continue to grow as one of MLSE’s foremost Maple Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Marlies, and Argos most trusted authorities.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application. 

• Post-Secondary education in a related field or a certificate/diploma in sport, entertainment, or event management is ideal.
• Minimum 2 years experience in event management with a focus on live event presentation and/or athletics, show calling, and operational planning & execution.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects with various timelines, as well as competing and changing priorities.
• Successful budget management across multiple projects, showcasing the ability to track, adjust, and deliver on-target budgets.
• Outstanding written communication and storytelling ability.
• An affinity for working with others, on the scene, at the rink, court, field, or pitch.
• A talent for show calling/stage managing events with big league confidence.
• Proficient in office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Extremely flexible on scheduling, travel, working nights/weekends and or holidays.
• A desire to deliver the best and build a career that is… extraordinary.

Apply by: April 25th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.