Event Equipment Operator - Casual Part Time

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Event Equipment Operator is a member of the Venue Services Team, responsible for assisting with setup and tear down of events, operating motorized vehicles / equipment while maintaining pride of place and keeping a tidy work environment.

This position involves providing exceptional customer service to all clients, guests and other departments, the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, performing general labor tasks and facility operations as assigned.

The Event Equipment Operator positions available are casual-part-time positions that will require the successful candidate to work flexible hours throughout the week.

We are currently recruiting for multiple open positions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to :

• Provide exceptional customer services to internal and external customers.
• Perform general labor tasks as assigned.
• Assist with heavy manual tasks involved in event set-up and tear-out and report concerns and challenges to Venue Services supervisor for follow-up.
• Operate motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental programs and report concerns, challenges and offer input to Venue Services supervisor for follow-up.
• Train, orient, monitor and motivate staff, as required.
• Perform all duties of venue services attendant, as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have the ability to multitask, as well as the following :

Physical Demands

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume. All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.