Attendant, Corporate Events – City of Whitehorse

Job Description:
Job posting closes: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm (Yukon Time)
An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future* permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual *vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Attendant – Corporate Events
Job Code: 213
Department: Recreation
Job Summary:
The incumbent assists with coordinating, organizing and delivering a wide range of services for corporate events.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivering services for events, such as: catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, audio-visual equipment, printing and security.

• Assist with event set up, take down and clean up.

• Gather event resources: displays, equipment, sound systems, and supplies.

• Provide administration support such as compiling event inquires, updating invitation database, preparation and processing applications.

• Assist with determining appropriate supplies and materials required for events.

• Rent or purchase supplies and materials required for events.

• Liaise with vendors.

• Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

• Other related duties.

Job Requirements:
Working Conditions:
Majority of the work is performed off site at various facilities. Evening and weekend work is required.
Knowledge and Skills:

• Grade 12.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to work independently and in a team based environment.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to work processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, audio-visual equipment, etc.
Other Details:
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected].
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Casual

Work Location: Multiple Locations