Holiday Set-Up Crew Member

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. is seeking a Temporary Holiday Set-Up Representative to assist in installing and removing holiday displays across West Edmonton Mall.

The role involves transporting, assembling, and maintaining decorations for Halloween, Remembrance Day, Christmas and New Years, while following safety policies. The position requires physical work, working at heights, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with peers in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, days and nights.
• Physically capable of setting up/tearing down displays and working at heights.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Experience in theater productions or events setup is an asset.
• Aerial platform and/or fall protection experience or certifications are an asset.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools usage and safety is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare West Edmonton Mall for the holiday season by setting up holiday-themed displays and decorations (Halloween, Remembrance Day, Christmas, New Year).
• Transport and assemble decorations, set pieces, lighting equipment, and other entertainment equipment.
• Assist with tear-down, safe packaging and storage of decorations and displays.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Use hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, wrenches daily.
• Remove or modify current displays and maintain displays during each shift.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Lifting 30 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools usage

Job description

The temporary Holiday Set-Up Representative is responsible for assisting in the set-up and tear down of various holiday displays and decorations throughout West Edmonton Mall.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing West Edmonton Mall for the holiday season by setting up holiday themed displays and decorations, including Halloween, Remembrance Day, Christmas, and New Years.
• Transporting and setting up decorations, set pieces, lighting equipment, and other specialty entertainment equipment.
• Assisting with the tear-down, safe packaging and storing of all holiday decorations and set displays.
• Ensuring that safety policies and procedures are always met.
• Using hand tools including, but not limited to, drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. are used daily.
• Removing or altering current displays and maintaining displays throughout each shift.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as cooperative working with peers in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule that allows for regular weekday, weekend, days, and night shifts.
• Physically capable of performing the set-up and tear down of displays and must be able to work at heights.
• Ability to lift and walk with a 30lbs load.
• Experience in theater productions or events setup and tear down of show floors is an asset.
• Previous Aerial Platform and/or Fall Protection experience or certifications are an asset.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools usage and safety is an asset.

Terms Of Employment

• This is a temporary position starting October 5, 2026 and ending on or before February 7, 2027 that requires flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and night shifts.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.