EVENT STRATEGY + OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
Get your event permit approved without the guesswork.
I’m a former municipal event manager that used to review and approve event permits in British Columbia. Now, I help event organizers know what to submit with less stress and we build your permit application together.
No pressure, just clarity for event organizers and decision-makers behind sporting events, community events and festivals, corporate and municipal events.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Event permits are a lot to juggle.
Nobody gets into events for the paperwork. You have the vision, the venue, and the team. Then permits add forms, requirements, and a lot of back and forth.
Event organizers and municipal event permitting teams want the same thing: a safe, successful event. Sometimes it can be stressful getting there.
You’re ready for a better way.
That’s where I come in.
Learn more below
Not sure which permits you need or who to ask first?
Timelines are tight?
Site maps, forms and safety plans feel like a second job?
Every city does it a little differently and you don’t have time to learn each one?
I know what the city is looking for, because I used to be the city.
Hey, I’m Courtney
As a former municipal event manager, I was the one reviewing and approving event permit applications, working closely with decision-makers in various city departments, police, fire & rescue service, public health and various other agencies involved in event permitting.
I’ve also been an event producer myself so, I know how it feels from your side. Now, I help event organizers get a calm, confident yes, and make life easier for the city teams on the other side too.
HOW I CAN HELP
I can help with your permit application.
What that looks like depends on your event, your city, and how much you want to hand off. We will decide together on a free call.
Typically, event permitting consulting is part of my Monthly Consulting service listed below.
Have one specific area of your permit you need help with? Book a Power Hour ($257 CAD) →
It might include:
Figuring out which permits you need from who
Building your application with you, step by step
Creating your site map and supporting documents
Reviewing a draft you already started
Preparing for meetings with the city and other teams
Being involved with the whole process and running your incident command post during your event
Ways We Can Work Together
Event Leaders’ Power Hour
One focused hour to spend on your most urgent bottleneck. You leave with a clear plan and next steps.
Event Permitting, Planning, Programming, Operations, Grant Applications, Processes...let’s do this!
$257 CAD Book Now
(Book first. Payment details will be sent to you and must be made a minimum of 24 hours before the session or it will be cancelled.)
Monthly Event Strategy & Operations Consulting
A monthly thought partner in your corner. Permitting, systems, workflows, budget strategy, and the bigger calls for agencies, sporting event and festival producers, and municipal event teams.
Based on scope - please book a discovery call.
Lead a Municipal Events Team? See ways I can help →
Event Systems Build
Your whole event operation in one organized home, with templates and workflows for the work you repeat every event whether it’s one annual event or many.
Done for you.
Prefer a DIY System? Try my Notion template (coming soon!) Get on my waitlist →
Event Delivery for Major Events
Hands-on pre-production, permits, safety planning, on-site leadership, and incident command for major sporting events & activations, conferences, festivals, and outdoor events.
Project based - please book a discovery call.
What Event Leaders Are Saying
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Courtney is very knowledgeable in the different platforms available to fit a company's needs. She helped us determine the best fit for our business. Our team can find what they need without always coming to us as the owners. The business feels more organized, supported, and under control than ever before.
— Abby & Yasmin
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She knows how to turn complex challenges into impactful experiences. She's one of those rare professionals who blends strategy, creativity, and calm leadership effortlessly.
— Donna
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I know from working closely with Courtney on innovative initiatives that you won't find a better partner to envision and achieve outcomes.
— Elizabeth
Frequently Asked Questions
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Event agencies, companies and organizations that produce events, and municipal teams across Canada. Most of my work is with sporting events and activations, community events and festivals, and municipal event teams.
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Yes, I work with event teams across Canada. Most of the work is remote, with on-site time for event delivery. I will also travel outside of Canada typically, for major and mega sport events.
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We talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what is costing you the most right now. If working together makes sense, I will suggest one clear next step. If not, I will try to offer an alternative solution.
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You can reach me anytime via my contact page below or by booking a discovery call. I aim to respond quickly - usually within one business day.
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Yes, I used to be responsible for reviewing and approving municipal event permits so, I understand what Cities and other agencies like police, fire, and ambulance are looking for.
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Calm, collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I'm here to guide the process and keep things moving so you can achieve your goals. I like to keep it light, fun, and have some laughs along the way.
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Yes, for select major sporting events and activations, festivals, and outdoor events. However, I put most of my focus on systems and operations consulting where I don’t need to be present on event days.
Have a question or prefer to send a quick email?
Fill out the contact form. I typically respond within 24 hours (business days).