MCC Seasonal Operations Worker

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie is hiring for a Montrose Cultural Centre operations role. You will support daily event delivery, cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks, including setup/teardown of furniture and AV systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with City departments, contractors, and tenants, and ensuring guest service, security, and OH&S compliance for a multi‑purpose facility. A strong service mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience with a major multi‑purpose facility.
• Minimum two years’ experience with event set‑ups/take‑downs.
• Initiative and time management skills required to organize your own work.
• Self‑starting attitude with an exceptional service approach.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Operating knowledge of safety procedures and basic building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties required for the daily operation and delivery of events at Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC), including general maintenance, cleaning and repair duties, set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual systems; and driving to acquire materials and supplies, and performing safety-related tasks.
• Perform a variety of custodial work including cleaning and garbage pick-up
• Set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual system
• Perform minor maintenance such as tightening bolts, oiling hinges, gluing surfaces, table repairs
• Perform customer service duties such as answering questions and providing information
• Liaise and act as point of contact with other City of Grande Prairie Departments, various contractors and service providers
• Provide ongoing guest and client service to all users of a multi-purpose facility, including duties required for delivery of multiple events such as people, resources and equipment required for quick turnaround on events.
• Operate and maintain equipment required for performance of duties such as floor cleaners, ride‑on tractors, aerial lift, sweepers, pressure washers, snow blowers
• Act as a technical liaison and ensure requirements are met for events and clients of MCC such as arranging pick‑ups/deliveries and receiving deliveries; adjusting lighting controls, facility preparation, event change‑outs, take‑downs, opening hall at completion of events
• Work with MCC tenants regarding building maintenance requests (Library, Kiosk, Art Gallery)
• Schedule and ensure, if required, supervision is available for contractor work
• Monitor building safety and security
• Conduct OH&S building inspections, generate reports, designate tasks to others on supervisor’s direction and follow up on completion of tasks
• Snow shoveling, clearing and salting
• Pressure washing concourse and other areas; vandalism removal
• Schedule and oversee Fire Drills
• Schedule and facilitate annual fire inspection
• Update and maintain the health and safety Red Binder

Skills

Initiative

Time management

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organization

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

First Aid

WHMIS

Class 5 Driver’s License

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Building Maintenance Course

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties required for the daily operation and delivery of events at Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC), including, but not limited to, general maintenance, cleaning and repair duties, set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual systems; and driving to acquire materials and supplies, and performing safety-related tasks. Shift work and shift rotations are required in this role.
• Perform a variety of custodial work including cleaning and garbage pick-up
• Set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual system
• Perform minor maintenance such as tightening bolts, oiling hinges, gluing surfaces, table repairs
• Perform customer service duties such as answering questions and providing information
• Liaise and act as point of contact with other City of Grande Prairie Departments, various contractors and service providers
• Provide ongoing guest and client service to all users of a multi-purpose facility, including duties required for delivery of multiple events such as people, resources and equipment required for quick turnaround on events.
• Operate and maintain equipment required for performance of duties such as floor cleaners, ride‑on tractors, aerial lift, sweepers, pressure washers, snow blowers
• Act as a technical liaison and ensure requirements are met for events and clients of MCC such as arranging pick‑ups/deliveries and receiving deliveries; adjusting lighting controls, facility preparation, event change‑outs, take‑downs, opening hall at completion of events
• Work with MCC tenants regarding building maintenance requests (Library, Kiosk, Art Gallery)
• Schedule and ensure, if required, supervision is available for contractor work
• Monitor building safety and security
• Conduct OH&S building inspections, generate reports, designate tasks to others on supervisor’s direction and follow up on completion of tasks
• Snow shoveling, clearing and salting
• Pressure washing concourse and other areas; vandalism removal
• Schedule and oversee Fire Drills
• Schedule and facilitate annual fire inspection
• Update and maintain the health and safety Red Binder

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience and upkeep of a major multi‑purpose facility utilized by diverse patron groups
• Minimum two years’ experience with event set‑ups/take‑downs
• Initiative and time management skills required to organize your own work
• Self‑starting attitude with an exceptional service approach
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate tactfully and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Organized and able to monitor and ensure building security and customer safety
• Performs repeated heavy physical demands including but not limited to long periods of standing, lifting and shifting, and climbing stairs
• Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Certification in First Aid and WHMIS
• Experience and ability to deal effectively with vulnerable and street‑engaged populations.
• Working knowledge and experience with Health and Safety procedures; and the ability to develop and update Safe Work Procedures
• Working knowledge and experience performing and leading Health and Safety building inspections
• Ability to work shift work
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment used in cleaning an asset
• Ability to work at heights an asset
• Building Maintenance Course as an asset
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $33.84 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.