Event Services Worker

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

• To ensure the safety and comfort of patrons, manage crowd flow, check tickets, and guide attendees to their seats.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Verify event dates, times and seating location
• Direct guests to their seats
• Help hand out programs for the show
• Assist guests with wheelchairs and limited mobility, or sensory needs.
• Monitor the audience. • Prevent unauthorized filming/photography and manage rowdy behaviour
• Know all exit routes
• Ensure guests abide by rules such as no smoking.
• Requires standing for long periods and navigating stairs in dimly lit spaces
• Shifts are during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer service requires excellent communication and a calm, polite demeanour

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected].

Thank you for applying to NWP!