Regional Activation Coordinator - Montreal, QC
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Title: Regional Activation Coordinator
Company: XMC Sponsorship & Experiential Marketing Agency
Team: Molson Coors Account Team
Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term
Dates: ASAP May, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000
Location: Montreal, QC - Remote
Apply to Olivia Lasanowski: olivia.lasanowski@xmc.ca
COMPANY OVERVIEW
XMC is an award winning Canadian based marketing agency that believes Experience is Everything. This belief informs our strategic approach for creating organic moments and delivering consumer engagements that capture interest and drive memorable campaigns. Our data first thinking allows us to integrate the consumer experience through multiple channels including Sponsorship, Experiential Marketing™, and media that deliver beyond expectations for brands.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Working with the Molson Coors Account Team, the Regional Activation Coordinator serves as XMC’s local presence in the Quebec market, acting as the on-the-ground liaison between XMC, Molson Coors, local properties, event partners and field staff. The Regional Activation Coordinator will proactively identify opportunities, flag risks, and provide real-time insights from the field to inform national strategy.
The Regional Activation Coordinator will assist with strategic development, relationship management, brand integration, and the coordination of local events ranging from samplings to large-scale executions.
Responsibilities include managing timelines, tracking budgets, preparing client-ready documents, local property and vendor communication, staffing support, Brand Ambassador management, and ensuring all deliverables meet brand standards. This role will also involve liaising with vendors, coordinating logistics, and supporting on-site event execution to deliver exceptional consumer experiences and contributing to recruitment and staffing activities to ensure smooth and effective program delivery.
The ideal candidate has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is bilingual in French and English, a proactive and problem-solving attitude with a strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to excel both independently and within a cross-functional team.
If you have a passion for experiential marketing and a desire to learn and grow within the industry while delivering top-tier brand experiences, then XMC is the company for you.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Account Management
Support the account management team in day-to-day client, vendor and property communications, ensuring timely and effective responses
Handle administrative tasks related to the account, such as scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation
Be a business builder, not a brief taker
Regional & Market Leadership
Act as XMCs key regional contact for Quebec based properties, venues, suppliers and partners
Build and maintain strong local relationships to support seamless execution and long-term collaboration
Monitor local market conditions, event landscapes and competitor activity, sharing insights with the broader Molson team
Represent XMC and Molson brands professionally onsite at activation and industry events
Recruitment
Support the XMC Staffing Solutions business unit
Where required, host candidate interviews, orientations, and trainings with Toronto team
Where required, accurately track and manage staff check-ins/outs during event programming
Maintain accurate information of staffing roster (contact list, comp cards, BA profiles, etc.)
Where required, maintain schedules for rotating staff
Project Management
Responsible for working with field staff team to source, train, and manage all field staff
Develop staff training manuals for all activations
Provide constant communication and direction for field staff, ensuring expectations are set and client deliverables are met
Hold suppliers and teams accountable to deadlines for production and execution
Administration
Prepare presentations, reports, and other client-facing documents
Support with budget building by providing accurate vendor costs and field staff hours
Contribute to budget management by tracking vendor invoices and ensuring vendor payments are issued on time
Responsible for ensuring expenses are submitted on time each month and coded appropriately for program reconciliation
XMC Culture & Morale
Contribute to the sharing of ideas, offering support to fellow teammates, and possessing a positive attitude daily.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Bilingual in French and English is mandatory
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
Previous internship or work experience with an agency and/or in the marketing/events field
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to build relationships with both internal and external working teams
Strong technology skills specifically in Microsoft Office 365
Experience in the event, hospitality, and client services industry is an asset
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules
Comfortable working in a remote environment with frequent virtual collaboration
Comfortable managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and market-specific challenges
A network of Brand Ambassadors, Promo Models, Field Marketers, Team Leads, etc. considered an asset
Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
Willing to travel to the United States and across Canada, as may be required
Valid driver’s licence
Experience in the Sport and Entertainment Space is an asset
XMC's VALUES
X-Factor Excellence: We aspire to work with people who treat others with empathy and respect, champion positive candor, and foster resilience to bounce back from challenges with a positive mindset.
Trust & Credibility: We take ownership of our actions, pursue excellence through high standards, and build trust by establishing a foundation of reliability and credibility.
Culture Creators: We approach challenges fearlessly through a “can-do” approach that earns us the respect of clients. We instill confidence through exemplary leadership, celebrate achievements as a united team and nurture an environment that promotes continuous development for sustained growth.
Harmonious Collaborators: Seamless collaboration allows our teams to achieve our shared goals, encourage curiosity, and foster an open exchange of ideas and perspectives that drive innovation and client success.
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Resumes to be submitted in confidence to Olivia Lasanowski: olivia.lasanowski@xmc.ca
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We thank all those who submit applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. XMC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). XMC is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
About XMC: Founded in 2006, the XMC Group of Companies and its dynamic team of industry professionals provide strategic counsel, negotiation, execution, data analytics and measurement of sponsorship and Experiential Marketing™ programs and services. By leveraging a shared passion for sport, music, culture and cause, XMC connects with consumers, creates deep engagement, and inspires target action. With over $2.1B in deals negotiated, activated and/or evaluated, XMC delivers client success by taking ownership, inspiring confidence, and exceeding expectations.







