Casual Events Services Worker

Cowichan Valley Regional District; Duncan, Harmar Township (OK, PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible and dedicated Events Services Worker to join their team at a community center. This casual role involves a variety of janitorial and maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of public skating sessions and special events. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to community recreation programs. With no guaranteed hours, this position offers flexibility in scheduling, making it ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments. If you're passionate about community engagement and enjoy hands-on work, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unionized Position

Flexible Shifts

Employer-provided Vehicle

Pay in Lieu of Vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and recreation areas.
• WHMIS Certificate and Basic First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Set up and break down for events and public skating sessions.

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Janitorial Skills

Event Setup and Breakdown

Basic First Aid

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to join our organization as a casual Events Services Worker at the Cowichan Community Centre, within the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Programss & Events Coordinator, and supervised by a Recreation Programmer II, the Events Services Worker is involved in a variety of janitorial and maintenance tasks, as well as set-up and breakdown for events relating to the operation of public skating sessions, special events, sports and recreation programs.

Qualifications

• Grade 10, or the equivalent combination of education / training and experience
• Experience in a maintenance capacity in the area of recreation and or sports, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• WHMIS Certificate – provided by employer
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Previously First Aid Level 1)
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License is an asset – employer provided vehicle

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Hours of Work

As this is a casual opportunity, there are no guaranteed hours of work. Hours of work are scheduled based on operational need. Successful candidates must be available to work a flexible variety of shifts including days & evenings on weekdays, weekends, statutory holidays, and school professional development days.

Salary

This casual opportunity is unionized (CUPE Local 358) and is compensated in three steps $22.40 - $23.01 - $23.67 per hour (2025 rates), plus an additional 14.5% pay in lieu of vacation, benefits and statutory holidays.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. Please note that applications may be reviewed and processed as they are received.

Note

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description. In addition, the successful canidate will b required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to communicate their accommodation needs.