Event Services Monitor - Candidate Pool

Position Details

• Hourly Rate: Not stated
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Hours of Work: To a maximum of 24 hours/week
• Engagement Type: Seasonal
• Work Location: On-site
• Department: Parks & Recreation

Position Description

The Event Services Monitor will provide assistance to the Peterborough Memorial Centre Event Services Supervisor and Tourism staff to coordinate the requirements involved with events held at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and at various Recreation and Parks/City of Peterborough facilities.

Responsibilities include

• Attend community events within the City of Peterborough, representing the City and promoting local tourism.
• Assist with deployment of staff on event days: issue resources to staff and ensure the return of the inventory post-event.
• Circulate during events to ensure Event Services staff are in position, have appropriate breaks, reporting any incidents back to the Supervisor.
• Participate in all training and debriefing sessions for Event Services staff.
• Actively approach attendees and offer information and support during events.
• Assist with crowd control during events.
• Collaborate with event staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional presence throughout events.

Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details

• Knowledge and experience normally associated with a High School diploma or equivalent in addition to one year experience in event services.
• Good customer service skills with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle conflict.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of proper work procedures including familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification is required.
• Successful candidates must provide, at their own expense, a current criminal reference check as a condition of employment offer.
• Will work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays with shift end times that could be as late as 2:00 AM.
• This position is seasonal and hours will fluctuate throughout the year.

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit one file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 25-C-05 on the file as well as in the subject line, to,

recruiting@peterborough.ca

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