Event management Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Description

Event Operations Assistant

Job S tatus : Continuous Part-Time

Pay & Grade : $ 26.21 to $ 32.51 Hourly Grade : 3

Hours of Work : Up to 24 Hours per week

Initial location : Kitchener City Hall

Posting period : June 5, 2025 to June 19, 2025 ( at 6 : 00pm)

Overview

As part of your role, you'll be bringing events to life by providing operational and technical support before, during, and after City-run and City-supported special events at our venues and event spaces. E nsuring all event needs are prepared and executed in a timely manner , and you'll perform risk analysis to tackle any operational or technical issues that arise. Functions as sound technician. Plus, you'll be the friendly face and point-of-contact for event organizers , other staff and patrons during events, making sure everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• P lans installation and other equipment requirements based on site layout and technical information , independently or in conjunction with event organizers to ensure a seamless event experience.
• Event equipment set up ; staging, sound, projectors as well as other event components (e.g., tents, tables, chairs) in accordance with established site plans.
• Adjusts site plans as required in response to accommodate on site e nvironmental and physical conditions on site to maximize experience based on approved changes.
• Works with power and / or hand tools, and climbs ladders and scaffolding, as required.
• Arranges for and p erforms pickup / delivery of equipment and supplies to event site location.
• Functions as sound technician, including operating sound board (testing, mixing, volume) to maximize sound experience. Also acts as audio-visual technician for selected events.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and problem solves technical and operational issues before and during events and rentals (e.g., water supply, power, staging, equipment).
• Provides on-site instructions to other event and rental support staff.
• Dismantles equipment, staging, and performs general clean-up activities (e.g., garbage, storage).
• Works in accordance with / under the guidance of City of Kitchener policies and procedures, OHSA, Human Rights Act, multiple collective agreements, Technical Standards and Safety Act, ESA, CSA, Fire Code, Ontario Building Code .
• Performs risk analysis related to operational and technical issues and takes appropriate action. As well as other areas of potential exposure to the city (e.g., threatening weather, security, alcohol). Alerts staff or authorities, or acts , as directed and / or appropriate.
• Acts as City point-of-contact for the public and / or event organizers as it pertains to setups and day of operations (other City staff may or may not be on site). R esponds to customer needs.
• P oint of contact for Event Attendants assigned to assist you on your assigned projects
• Provides onsite instruction to other Event Attendants, Event Organizers, and / or Event Volunteers as it relates to set-ups, technical and / or operational issues, and teardowns , as well as risk management-related issues.
• Mentors new staff (co-op students)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Department / Division : Development Services , Economic Development

Group : Non-Union / Management

Competition Number : 2025 - 196

Job Code : 0423

Number of positions : 1

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