--- title: 'Office & Employee Events Manager at Blue J' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/office-employee-events-manager-blue-j-toronto-sa2q2ssrpnsq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Office & Employee Events Manager at Blue J - **Company:** Blue J - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/blue-j/am9icG9zdDo23VAOnfNW8aAnvATHsHsQ ## Job description ## About Blue J Blue J is the leading generative AI solution for tax professionals and one of Canada's fastest-growing AI companies. Headquartered in Toronto, we're a high-growth B2B SaaS company building industry-leading tax research software that helps accountants find accurate answers to complex tax questions with greater speed and confidence. Backed by a $122M USD Series D funding round, we're scaling rapidly across North America and the UK while continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. By combining advanced technology with deep tax expertise, we empower tax professionals to work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver greater value to their clients. A Note on Location We’re excited to connect with qualified candidates and sincerely appreciate everyone’s interest in joining Blue J. This is an in office role, and candidates must be within commuting distance of Toronto, with the expectation of being in person 5 days a week at our Toronto office location. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The Opportunity This role owns the day-to-day running of the Blue J office facilities, security, supplies and is the go-to operational resource for on-site employees. You'll keep the office safe, well-stocked, welcoming, and smoothly run, acting as the connective tissue between guests, vendors, and internal teams. You'll also coordinate quarterly company all-hands events at off-site venues and support in-office team celebrations throughout the year. ## What You’ll be Doing Employee Events & Culture - Plan and organize quarterly company all-hands events at off-site venues, including venue sourcing, logistics, and vendor coordination - Coordinate catering and logistics for ad hoc team events, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and milestone recognitions - Manage employee experience for virtual and hybrid company events for special holidays, learning sessions, new hires - Track event budgets and reconcile spend against plan for each event Office Operations & Supplies - Maintain office and meeting-room supplies: place orders, monitor levels, and restock - Maintain the storage room, keeping it organized and stocked - Manage kitchen/pantry stocking and catering for meetings and in-office events. - Own company shipping and receiving - Manage vendor relationships (cleaning, repairs, supplies) and on-site vendors as needed Facilities & Security - Submit and track tickets for repairs and cleaning - Serve as landlord / property-management liaison - Serve as point of contact for office access and desk-booking systems (Eden and Kisi) - Prepare quarterly office statistics reports on desk and meeting-room utilization. Health & Safety - Own Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) compliance responsibilities - Run quarterly JHSC meetings and monthly office inspections - Maintain first-aid supplies and emergency procedures Documentation & Communications - Maintain the Office Handbook, keeping policies and procedures current. - Own office-wide communications (closures, maintenance notices, event announcements, etc.) Budget & Reconciliation - Own month-end reconciliation of the office expense credit card. Track and report against the office/facilities budget. ## What You Offer Blue J - 3+ years in office management, facilities, or workplace operations - Highly organized, hands-on, and proactive, with strong follow-through on maintenance and logistics - Comfortable being the on-site face of the office for guests and staff, with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - Demonstrated experience managing vendors and negotiating service contracts - Comfortable owning a budget and reconciling expenses accurately and on time - Familiarity with workplace tools (e.g., Eden, Kisi, Float) an asset - Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Sheets/Excel, Docs/Word, Slides) - First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain, an asset - Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience - Expected to be in-office 5 days per week ## What We Offer You - Competitive base salary, stock options, and benefits designed to support you and your family - A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that values innovation, respect, and fun - The excitement of a fast-growing, well-funded company with clear momentum, and the resources to back bold initiatives The Core Values that Define Our Culture - We are customer-focused - We put the team interest before self-interest - We are pleasant and playful - We are open to better ideas - We move fast and fix things What to Expect in the Interview Process We anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role and are excited to grow our team. A human will review each application and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you! Interview Process - Chat with Nancy, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Meet Inez, Chief People Officer - Present your Case Study to the team - Meet Ben, our CEO We believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value inclusiveness and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know in your application. Our team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process for everyone. ## Compensation The base pay range for this role is CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 per year. Final compensation will be set fairly and thoughtfully based on experience, expertise, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. While all candidates are expected to bring directly relevant experience, the top of the range is typically reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional depth in the role’s core competencies, a strong track record of impact in similar environments, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy from day one. How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Blue J uses AI-enabled tools within our applicant tracking system to help organize applications and highlight profiles that match the key requirements for each role. AI does not make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use these tools to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment and we’re committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate. ## About Blue J ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Blue J provides an AI-powered platform that delivers defensible tax research answers in seconds, transforming how tax professionals work. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $122M raised in August 2025) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (also has an office in New York, USA) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Benjamin Alarie (CEO), Albert Yoon, Anthony Niblett ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Tax research technology, legal tech (AI for tax law) - **Target customers**: B2B – tax professionals, accounting firms (including Big Four), Fortune 100 companies, and corporate tax departments - **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide clarity on the current state of tax law, empowering tax professionals to make informed decisions even when the law isn’t black and white. [bluej.com/about-us](https://www.bluej.com/about-us) ## Products & Services - **Blue J Tax Research Platform**: A generative AI solution that produces defensible tax answers backed by a rigorously curated content library. It covers U.S. and Canadian tax law, enabling users to spend less time researching and more time applying judgment. The platform has answered over 8 million tax questions to date. [bluej.com/about-us](https://www.bluej.com/about-us) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $142M (including $122M Series D led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures in August 2025). Annual revenue estimated at $5M (per LinkedIn). [ca.linkedin.com/company/bluejlegal](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bluejlegal) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sapphire Ventures, Oak HC/FT (lead Series D), Ten Coves Capital (Series C), Generation Ventures (Series B), Mistral Venture Partners (Seed). Trusted by Big Four firms and Fortune 100 companies. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 102.6% year-over-year to 124 employees (LinkedIn). Launched generative AI flagship product in 2023. Series D raise to accelerate innovation and deliver more value to tax professionals. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-powered defensibility**: Answers are backed by a curated, authoritative content library, making them court-defensible – a key differentiator from generic AI tools. - **Deep domain focus**: Built specifically for tax professionals, with roots in academic legal research (University of Toronto). - **Trusted by top firms**: Adoption by Big Four and Fortune 100 companies signals strong credibility and network effects. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Continuing to advance generative AI for tax research, expanding product capabilities, and scaling the team to serve a growing customer base. The Series D funding is aimed at accelerating innovation and delivering greater value to tax professionals. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: 4.8/5 rating on Glassdoor; strong values around customer focus, team over self, and moving fast while fixing things. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Flexible – employees can work remotely, in-office (Toronto or New York), or hybrid. A few in-person events per year are expected, but most roles allow location flexibility. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) - **Notable perks**: Stock options for all employees (meaningful ownership), fully covered health benefits from day 1, 4 weeks paid vacation plus holiday closure, additional 5 days for culturally/religiously significant holidays, paid parental leave for all genders, summer early Friday closures (1 PM), new laptop (Mac or PC) provided. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on building, experimenting, and solving tough problems. Hiring process is transparent – resumes reviewed by humans, clear interview steps, and timely feedback. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) ## Sources 1. [bluej.com/careers](https://www.bluej.com/careers) 2. [bluej.com/about-us](https://www.bluej.com/about-us) 3. [ca.linkedin.com/company/bluejlegal](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bluejlegal) 4. [jobs.gem.com/blue-j](https://jobs.gem.com/blue-j) 5. 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