The City’s Recreation Department is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, service-oriented individual to work on a part time basis as our Special Events – Production Assistant assisting with a variety of community and civic events.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Identifying organizational and logistical requirements and the availability of resources
• Collaborating with event partners, volunteers and staff on the development of production schedules, planning timelines, and site maps
• Providing hands on assistance with setting up and taking down events
• Providing on-site supervision to address emerging issues related to all aspects of the event
• Building positive working relationships at all levels of the organization

Requirements include:

• Post-secondary courses in the area of stage craft, theatre production or technical direction
• Minimum one-year experience in event planning including production, scheduling, implementation and evaluation or other equivalent event experience
• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Minimum of six months supervisory experience
• Proven time management and project management skills
• Standard First Aid
• Serving It Right Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

Why should you consider working for us?

• We take our work seriously but not ourselves
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
• We care deeply about our community
• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace

The hours of work will vary and include evenings and weekends. The rate of pay is $29.38 per hour plus 16% in lieu of vacation, benefits and statutory holidays. The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire. The City will consider its obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by March 2, 2023 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 23-033e.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.