Events East

THE ORGANIZATION:

At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

The Scotiabank Centre, managed by Events East Group, is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada, serving as the region's premier venue for major entertainment and sporting events and the nucleus of major event activity in Nova Scotia. Having hosted the world's top performers, homegrown talent, best in class athletes and many performers in between, Scotiabank Centre has been a source for community vibrancy and pride for over 35 years.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

THE POSITION:

Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Event Setup Technician, core with our Event Setup team.

The Event Technician is responsible for performing assigned tasks related to the overall setup and teardown for Events East Group events at the Scotiabank Centre and The Halifax Convention Center.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and furniture to set-up and teardown staging and room layouts for events.
• Complete duties associated with set-up and teardowns safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform general repair and maintenance of Events East equipment.
• Follow departmental standards, job procedures, and equipment operation protocols to ensure the safety of oneself, team members, and clients.
• Respond quickly and positively to event changes communicated through clients and leaders.
• Wear and use appropriate PPE as required; report any issues or violations.

THE PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Vacation starting at 4% of earnings
• Sick and personal days starting at 5 days per fiscal year
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Safety Boot re-imbursement program available
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
  • Discounts
  • Free counselling services
  • Resources available for personal life needs
• Health benefits through Medavie BlueCross after 1,000 hours (50% employee-employer split)
• Participation in a defined contribution pension plan through Desjardins.
• Events East Group recognizes all 13 holidays but may still be operational on the holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave
• Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
• Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends with shifts lasting up to 10-12 hours when needed.
• Basic math skills required; computer skills preferred.
• Experience in a similar (laborious) role preferred.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reaching, bending, kneeling and twisting on a regular basis while performing various tasks.
• Stacking and unstacking chairs, tables, staging, and other equipment.
• Pushing and pulling carts with chairs, tables, staging, and equipment weighing over 85lbs.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50lbs.

This is a bargaining unit position represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU, Local 2). This position is classified as an ET (Hourly) position. As this is a bargaining unit position, it is initially restricted to current employees represented by SEIU Local 2 Union. External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates or internal applicants.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

TO APPLY: Send your resume to [email protected] with 'Event Technician' in the subject line or apply via Career Beacon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed after October 2, 2023 and ongoing as they are received until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information, please visit our website at www.eventseast.com