Descrição
Position:Assistant Events Manager
Department:Event Services
Reports to:Senior Director, Event Operations & Security
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A typical day includes:
- Developing planning tools such as production schedules, budget tracking, timelines, event specs, etc.
- Establishing, maintaining, and enhancing positive client relationships with event organizers as well as all team members and internal departments (Engineering, IT, Fan Experience, Ticket Centre, Construction, Membership, Scheduling, etc.)
- On event day, being the on-site venue representative to oversee all aspects of load-in, event set-up, show, and load-out, and ensuring all event needs are met while adhering to venue policies and procedures (i.e., health and safety, alcohol management, labour management, customer service)
- Developing documentation required for each event including event details and work orders
- Liaising with Ticketmaster on all ticketing matters leading up to the event
- Working with Finance department to prepare financial billings for settlements
- Acting as the management representative to clients, show managers, suppliers, and guests during scheduled move-in/out and event shifts
- Supervising and briefing technical and event staff during move-in/out and event shifts
WE HAVE:
- A team you can belong to and believe in
- A fun, high energy environment
- An open mind for new ideas
- The opportunity to embark on a career development journey
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Degree or diploma in a related discipline such as event management, sport management, business administration, etc.
- Two years of experience in large live event production, services, and management
- Experience working in a similar venue (i.e., an arena)
- Strong knowledge of arena infrastructures
- Productivity, accountability for results and team effectiveness
- Ability to handle multiple and diverse projects and tasks
- Self-motivated and articulate; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Google, ISS related databases, and event booking
- Ability to make decisions under pressure, tight deadlines or financial constraints
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work an event-based schedule (i.e., evenings/late nights and weekends)
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE:
- Experience with production and technical personnel
- Experience in managing part-time staff in a unionized environment
Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.
This position will remain open until filled.