The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is looking to hire a casual Event Crew Member in our Event Services Department.
Reporting to the Manager, Event Services and Housekeeping Services, and/or Team Lead, Event Services, this position is responsible for the day-to-day setup, teardown, and cleaning of events and public space in the Centre.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing and customer service-oriented environment.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Previous function set-up experience would be a definite asset.
• Forklift experience and certification would be a definite asset.
• Availability to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically fit to have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. (equipment) and push/pull a maximum of 798 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Ability to work long hours on their feet.

• Setting up and tearing down furniture, staging, and equipment within event areas and public spaces for meetings, banquets, tradeshows, and internal requirements. To include but not limited to tables, chairs, couches, linens, risers, table and riser skirting, water stations, garbage cans, coat racks, whiteboards, mirrors, pads of paper and pens, plants, pipe and drape, carpet, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Cleaning, light maintenance, and garbage removal duties in meeting rooms, exhibition halls, banquet halls, pre-function spaces, storage areas, service corridors, and public spaces.
• Internal and client freight and material handling.
• Operation of moveable wall systems to divide meeting rooms.
• Operation of forklift, aerial lift, and snow removal equipment.
• Monitoring move-in and move-out of clients and audio/visual on North and South loading docks.
• Repair and maintenance of Event Services equipment.
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Assisting the Maintenance Department with snow removal, repairs, painting, and other light maintenance duties as assigned.
• Requirement to work flexible and overtime hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.