Mega Events Delivery Specialist

Overview

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play in solving complex challenges and delivering greater impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a Mega Events Delivery Specialist to join the team in Canada. The specialist will plan, coordinate and deliver complex transportation operations for high‑profile events such as international sports tournaments, festivals or city‑wide events. The role ensures safe, efficient and accessible movement of large crowds, integrating multi‑modal transport solutions and stakeholder requirements while working within the Global Mobility Business Area.

• Transportation Operations Planning
  • Develop event‑specific transportation strategies including integration with transportation agencies.
  • Lead operational planning for match days and large public gatherings, ensuring resilient and adaptable service design.
  • Conduct site visits, operational readiness exercises and live event observations to refine plans.
• Project Management
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams, overseeing timelines, deliverables and budgets for transportation elements.
  • Coordinate with event organisers, transit agencies, city authorities and safety personnel.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as subject matter expert on transportation for event planning committees, technical working groups and public forums.
  • Lead workshops and briefings with clients, decision‑makers and the public to communicate complex plans clearly.
• Event Delivery & Operations
  • Oversee real‑time event transport operations, supporting control room activities, decision‑making and rapid response to emerging issues.
  • Ensure effective way finding, signage, stewarding and real‑time information systems are in place.
  • Collect and analyse post‑event data to inform future planning and reporting.
• Risk Management & Safety
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to crowd safety, mobility and accessibility.
  • Ensure all planning complies with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

• Technical
  • Multimodal transportation planning (roads, public transit, rail, pedestrian).
  • Operational planning for large‑scale events, including resilience and contingency measures.
  • Data analysis and modelling (proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or GIS).
• Project Leadership
  • Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
  • Budget and programme management.
• Communication
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; brief senior leaders and public audiences.
  • Report writing, presentation and public consultation.

• Experience working internationally or in multi‑jurisdictional settings.
• Familiarity with current trends in event transport.
• Additional languages beneficial but not required.
• Membership in professional bodies.

• Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Urban Studies, Event Management or related field preferred.
• 7+ years in transportation planning/operations, at least 3 of which focused on major events or mass crowd environments.
• Strong background in project management, business case development and framework evaluation.
• Direct experience with traffic, transit, rail station design, access planning and multi‑modal transport integration.
• Proven ability to distil technical information into actionable, audience‑appropriate communication.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.