Background:  

OEG Inc. is a North American leader in sports and entertainment, retail cannabis and hospitality; the sports and entertainment portfolio includes the iconic NHL, AHL and WHL franchises, the world’s best entertainment venues and events, ICE District Plaza, Fan Park @ ICE District, an industry-leading community foundation and film production company, Dark Castle Entertainment. 

Hockey remains at the heart of OEG Inc.'s Sports & Entertainment organization, driven by the Edmonton Oilers—one of the world’s most iconic sports franchises. With a storied history and global legacy, a world-class arena and plaza, a wildly passionate fan base, league-leading revenue metrics including additional content and gaming potential, two of best players on the planet and a Western Conference title in the 2024 NHL Playoffs—we are positioned for growth and success on and off the ice for years to come. 

With world-class venues, operational expertise, brand identity and awareness and a far-reaching reputation now in place, Edmonton’s ICE District is a highly sought-after destination for employers, performers, fans, visitors, residents and consumers to live, work, stay and play. Managed and activated by OEG Sports & Entertainment, the organization continues to transform downtown Edmonton through ICE District—the heartbeat of the city and epicentre of entertainment. 

Additional offerings under the OEG Inc. portfolio: 

• OEG Inc.’s film production company, Dark Castle Entertainment, is a successful independent film and television production/development company with a diverse IP library of film and television titles, deep connections within the entertainment industry and is well known for its ability to create atmospheric, visually striking films. 

• Tokyo Smoke is an award-winning cannabis retailer committed to bringing Canadians the highest quality, regulated products online and across 61 convenient retail locations. Tokyo Smoke educates and empowers customers to make well-informed decisions about safe, high-quality cannabis products—curating unique offerings and product assortments that reflect Canadians’ interests, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. The group operates approximately 167 locations in total across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador through its various retail programs. 

• Complementing the sports and entertainment and cannabis divisions, the organization’s partnerships through OEG Hospitality feature a wide variety of the country’s best-known, award-winning restaurants, along with catering and event venues in Canada’s growing restaurant industry—with a successful 30+ year history of culinary, experiential and operational excellence. 

Links: https://oeg.ca/  

Any interested candidates should contact TurnkeyZRG directly. 

Contacting OEG Sports & Entertainment will only delay consideration of your qualifications. 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the President & COO, Rogers Place & ICE District, the SVP, Live Entertainment & Events will lead the expansion of OEGSE’s live entertainment and event business and seek new opportunities to further develop OEGSE’s live entertainment portfolio, which currently encompasses Edmonton’s Rogers Place, Fan Park @ ICE District, ICE District Plaza and off-campus expansion. The SVP will oversees the live entertainment and events division of OEGSE and focus on developing strategies that maximize growth by introducing new signature events, and delivering unique experiences for artists, promoters, sponsors, and fans. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to maximize revenue growth and align with business objectives. 

• Lead the live entertainment & events portfolio of the business – which encompasses concerts, festivals, family shows, comedy, performing arts, sporting and special events – across the company’s renowned performance venues. 

• Oversee OEGSE’s live content development, which includes strategy, event booking, and new product inventory. 

• Assign and track departmental KPIs to achieve corporate and departmental goals. 

• Analyze market trends, promoter feedback, and performance metrics to identify new revenue streams and opportunities for business expansion. 

• Be the senior department head and an effective and proactive senior leadership team member. 

• Build and maintain exceptional relationships worldwide, engineering collaborative partnerships with key artists, agents, and promoters.  

• Provide support to President & COO, Rogers Place & Ice District on key initiatives, special projects, and corporate priorities. 

• Ensure strategic initiatives are in line with OEG’s vision, mission, and values. 

• Develop, educate and lead a high performing team to further the achievement of organizational goals, through clear assignments of accountability to functional leaders. 

• Attract and retain outstanding talent as well as build and motivate a high-performance team. 

• Oversee the management and optimization of department and event budgets, achieve financial targets, and ensures resources are allocated efficiently to garner additional revenue generation and cost savings. 

• Work closely with department leads across Ticketing, Premium Sales, Ticket Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Hospitality to align partnership strategies with organizational goals and maximize revenue opportunities. 

• Oversee the event operations department and booking calendar for all events and activities in Rogers Place and ICE District. 

• Promote the use of the facilities to maximize the utilization of all event spaces. 

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in live entertainment & event management industry.  

• Direct experience in collaborating with promoters, talent agents, entertainment executives, tour managers, and artists. 

• Possesses strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with excellent communication skills. 

• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive revenue generation and make informed decisions. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills 

• Ability to create, grow and maintain strong relationships.  

• Highly organized and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. 

• Ability to establish effective interdepartmental relations. 

• Ability to establish relationships both externally and internally.  

• Be enthusiastic and motivated. 

• Driven, with an enterprising spirit. 

• Ability to travel internationally. 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA a plus.

Benefits:  

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program 

• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options 

• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options 

• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance 

• On-Site Gym 

• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT! 

• Social Work Culture + Employee Events