Porter | Part-Time | Saint John Trade & Convention Centre

Spectra; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management seeks a Porter to assist with the setup and cleanup of banquet and meeting rooms. This part-time role offers an hourly pay range of $16.00-$19.00 CAD and comes with benefits like pension matching. The position requires effective communication and organization skills and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Benefits

Pension matching

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Effective organization and communication skills required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure banquet and meeting spaces are set up according to specifications.
• Provide service during events, including replenishing supplies.
• Clean facilities as required before, during, and after events.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Physical Stamina

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Porter position is responsible for ensuring the correct setup and dismantling of banquet and meeting rooms to meet individual guest needs, ensuring rooms are set up properly according to specifications detailed on Floorplans provided by the Operations Manager.

This role offers an hourly rate of $16.00-$19.00 CAD and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching

Evergreen Role: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all banquet and meeting spaces are set up according to specifications provided by the Operations Manager or Sales Team.
• Work independently or as part of a team to set up and dismantle tables, chairs, risers, staging, and removable flooring for meetings. Check and clean meeting rooms before, during, and after events as necessary.
• Provide service during events, including providing and replenishing water, receiving and storing materials on behalf of clients, and carrying a cellphone to address client concerns promptly.
• Clean guest and staff washrooms, ensuring toilets and urinals are clean, soap, toilet paper, and paper towels are replenished, and floors are swept and mopped before, during, and after events.
• Remove garbage during and after events.
• Collaborate effectively with all levels of the F&B and Sales teams, from servers to management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours based on business needs.
• Effective organization and communication skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform repetitive, strenuous work.
• Previous experience in a similar role is not required but considered an asset.

At OVG, we value our differences. We are committed to creating inclusive environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities we serve, believing that diversity drives innovation, enhances our service, and elevates our excellence.

Oak View Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected classes, including veteran status, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, among others, in accordance with applicable laws.