Holiday Set-Up Representative

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

Job summary

The temporary Holiday Set-Up Representative supports the set-up and tear-down of holiday displays at West Edmonton Mall, including Halloween, Remembrance Day, Christmas and New Years. You will transport, assemble, and install decorations and lights across the mall.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 30 lbs, work at heights, and have a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and nights. High school diploma is required; theater/events experience is a plus, with basic hand-tool

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with peers in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, days and nights.
• Physically able to set up/tear down displays and work 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.
• Basic hand tools knowledge and safety is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up holiday displays and decorations across the mall.
• Transport decorations, set pieces, lighting equipment, and related gear.
• Assist with tear-down, packaging and safe storage of displays.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Use hand tools daily (drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.).
• Modify or remove displays and maintain them during shifts.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Theater/Events setup

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Aerial platform

Fall protection equipment

Lighting equipment

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.