Special Events Assistant

Special Events Assistant

Competition No: 2026-SEA1
Duration: Auxiliary
Salary: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
Last Updated: 6/1/26

Are you passionate about bringing unique events and festivals to life? Do you have the know‑how to bring all the pieces together to create something memorable? If so, our auxiliary Special Events Assistant position might be the perfect fit. You’re a highly organized individual with excellent time‑management skills. You know where things need to be, how tasks need to be completed, and who should be involved.

You’re also a strong communicator who can confidently engage with a wide range of internal and external partners and lead a team of junior staff.

• Support the City’s Special Events Team in developing, planning, and coordinating a variety of special events and festivals.
• Contribute to site design, liaise with vendors and performers, determine layout and setup needs, source event participants and supplies, and prepare reports and administrative documents.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Completion of Grade 12 and related work experience supporting events and/or festivals.
• Background in Cultural and Arts fields—particularly event planning, stage management, or project management—and strong clerical experience considered assets.
• Experience leading staff or volunteers, booking and coordinating artists or performers, and providing on‑site event support.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to produce professional emails and daily event reports.
• Experience working with community organizations and sourcing resources for events and festivals.
• Valid British Columbia Driver’s License required;
  Occupational First Aid Level 1 considered an asset.

We are currently hiring three Special Events Assistants on an as‑needed basis throughout the year. Availability on weekends during July and August, as well as on statutory holidays, is required. A Police Information Check is required.

Pay Rate: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Deer Lake 2

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position; hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on‑call shifts. Typical shifts in the office are weekdays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (maximum 8 hours) while typical event shifts include evenings and weekends and may start as early as 6:00 am and end as late as 1:00 am.

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