Event Security | Part-Time | Ovintiv Events Centre

Oak View Group; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking an Event Security staff member for the Ovintiv Events Centre in the Peace Region. The role focuses on bag checks, crowd monitoring, and guest safety during events.

You will perform ID checks, respond to disturbances, and assist with guest evictions as required. A valid AST or BST license is required; pension matching is available for part-time roles. Flexible evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused security experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with event guests and staff.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Compliance with licensing and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure guests have a great fan experience.
• Ensure areas are safe for patrons and staff.
• Perform ID checks of patrons to ensure they are of legal drinking age.
• Anticipate and correct any trouble situations in your area.
• Anticipate and diffuse potentially unsafe situations.
• Assist in guest evictions as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Perform written event summaries after each shift.
• Assist with housekeeping items during and after events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

AST or BST license

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

Event Security staff are an essential part of events at the Ovintiv Events Centre. They perform key roles such as bag checks and pat downs, crowd monitoring, bus and dressing room security, and stage security.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.75 - $22.00 CAD.

Benefits for part-time roles: pension matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

About The Venue

The Ovintiv Events Centre, operated by Oak View Group, is the premier event facility providing a wide range of sports and entertainment opportunities for the Alberta and British Columbia Peace Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure guests have a great fan experience
• Ensure areas are safe for patrons and staff
• Perform ID checks of patrons to ensure they are of legal drinking age
• Anticipate and correct any trouble situations in your area
• Anticipate and diffuse potentially unsafe situations
• Assist in guest evictions as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
• Perform written event summaries after each shift
• Assist with housekeeping items during and after events

Qualifications

• Valid AST or BST license is required. We provide reimbursement for the expenses related to obtaining and renewing these licenses
• Must be friendly, courteous, and polite with a positive attitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have a flexible schedule that allows for evening and weekend work
• Comfortable working in an environment where alcohol is served
• Comfortable working in an environment that is often loud, dark, and crowded
• Must complete an Online Orientation and in-person training session

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.