Conversion Crew | Part-Time | South Okanagan Events Centre

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary
The Conversion Crew are the nuts and bolts of our operations team, making sure our events can go off without a hitch. The Conversion Crew is the team that makes sure all equipment is set up in the venue, and that all safety precautions are put in place during the setup so our guests are safe in their seats while they enjoy their performance.

This position requires a multitude of physical tasks associated with converting the facility from a hockey setting to concert, or other scheduled event settings and back. This is a Part‑Time position with most shifts occurring overnight. The number of shifts available is determined by the activity/volume of events being held at the venue.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.85-$18.00 CAD.

Benefits for Part‑Time Roles
Pension matching.

Evergreen Role
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no Final date to receive applications.

Responsibilities

Lay down and pick up event floor

Remove and reinstall acrylic glass and dasher boards for event setups as needed

Set up and break down of chairs, tables, basketball floor, staging and risers, concourse, dressing rooms, etc.

Requires significant physical effort including walking and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Utilization of tools and other equipment

Occasional outdoor work is required

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Any labour experience is an asset

Ability to work flexible hours dictated by events, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as needed with most shifts beginning in the late evening

Ability to follow basic instruction and direction

Ability to perform general labour; heavy lifting is required (50–80 lbs)

Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member

Safety footwear and other PPE is required

Fork lift and/or Scissor Lift certification an asset but not required.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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