Events Assistant

Sun Peaks Resort LLP; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at an iconic mountain resort where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while creating unforgettable experiences. As an Events Assistant, you will play a crucial role in planning and executing exciting outdoor events, ensuring every detail is managed with precision. This dynamic position offers the chance to work closely with a passionate team, engage with guests, and contribute to the overall success of the resort's events. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, outdoor environment and are eager to make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes

Three weeks of paid vacation

Benefits plan including Health Spending Account

Participation in RRSP and matching DPSP programs

Company-supported training and professional development

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas

Eligibility for ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination and logistics.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and production of mountain events.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed during events.
• Set up and tear down mountain events and related equipment.

Skills

Working knowledge of Sun Peaks Ski Trails

Intermediate or above skiing or snowboarding ability

Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs, and hauling trailers

Previous experience coordinating outdoor events

Strong communication skills

Organized, efficient, and dependable

Understanding the importance of creating and maintaining a sense of urgency

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you passionate about outdoor events and ready to bring exciting mountain experiences to life at Sun Peaks Resort? We seek a highly motivated Events Assistant to support the planning, coordinating, and executing of various mountain events. This role involves assisting in event logistics, including setting up and tearing down equipment, ensuring health and safety protocols, managing volunteer recruitment and scheduling, and maintaining event supplies and infrastructure. The Events Assistant will also act as a liaison between Sun Peaks and third-party event partners, working closely with internal departments to ensure the smooth execution of all event activities. If this sounds like your ideal work environment, please fill out an application to work, live, and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$50,000 per annum

Physical Requirement:

Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both in outdoor and indoor settings.

This position requires physical presence at the designated location.

Perks and Benefits:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company-supported training and professional development opportunities
• Dining discounts within our hotel & resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (post-qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of Sun Peaks Ski Trails
• Intermediate or above skiing or snowboarding ability
• Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs, and hauling trailers
• Previous experience coordinating outdoor events, races, or activations
• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• Organized, efficient, and dependable
• Understanding the importance of creating and maintaining a sense of urgency

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and production of mountain events
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed during event activations
• Set up and tear down mountain events and related equipment
• Coordinate with internal departments for planning and execution
• Maintain and inventory event supplies and infrastructure
• Execute various event tactics as required

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area, committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience. Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference every day. We invest in our employees' experience to help everyone be at their best and live our values.

Joining Sun Peaks means becoming part of our special community. Your wellbeing matters; you'll have opportunities to grow, learn, and enjoy our beautiful mountain resort. We expect you to be passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests and caring for our environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.