SPECIAL EVENT SET-UP ASSISTANTS (2)

Employment Type : Casual

Pay Grade : $28.37 - 33.25 Hourly (2024 Rates)

Hours of Work : 0 - 35

Competition Number : 2024-52

Closing Date : October 29, 2024 at 4 : 30pm

The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 22,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

Overview

The Recreation and Culture Department seeks two (2) people with outstanding work ethic and a safety first attitude to join their team on a Casual basis.

This is manual work of some complexity and responsibility in leading the set up and take down of special event equipment at various indoor and outdoor recreation and culture activities within the City.

An incumbent operates a light weight, heavy duty or box truck; loads, transports and unloads a stage, materials, tools, equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work and considerable related experience including some leadership experience;
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience;

Requirements

• Provides manual work support for various indoor and outdoor recreation and culture activities within the City; sets up and takes down equipment such as tents, stages, tables, chairs, pier banner and other special event equipment.
• Follows set-up maps, checklists and schedules;
• Provides feedback and recommendations on outcome of special event set-ups to a superior;
• Sound knowledge of set-up procedures and equipment used in special events at various indoor and outdoor locations within and outside the City;
• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic and punctuation;
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, to resolve problems and to make decisions in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to use tools such as ladders, wrenches, drills and screwdrivers;
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license;
• Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please apply here.