Position Profile
The Edmonton Convention Centre is seeking part-time (Labourer) Event Services Crew to join the team for midnight and overnight shifts! The Event Services Labour Team is responsible for setting up and dismantling the event spaces and taking on the labour tasks required to run successful events. As a member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in creating exceptional event experiences.
The Edmonton Convention Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions. If you thrive on being among exciting action and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place!
What we offer to enhance your experience:
- A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
- Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
- Opportunities to take the lead and mentor
- Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
- Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
- Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees
Job Details
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Physical setup and take down of rooms according to work orders, including arranging tables, chairs, bleachers, and staging.
- Hanging and dismantling pipe & draping as required using the proper tools and technique
- Responsibly manage recyclable materials and waste disposal
- Operating and maintaining equipment like forklifts, manlifts, and power jacks with appropriate certification
- Maintaining the cleanliness of storage areas and ensuring that back corridors are kept tidy, equipment is stored correctly, and fire exits are always clear
- Removing any unnecessary equipment that obstructs access to Halls, Salons & Loading Docks
- Understanding and complying with Explore Edmonton’s Health and Safety policy, ECC’s Health & Safety Program and OH&S regulations
The successful candidate will have:
- Minimum High School Education
- Availability for Monday to Sunday overnight/midnight (12:00 am to 8:30 am) shifts
- Must have flexibility to work afternoon and midnight shifts
- Experience in labour-type work with a focus on hotel, tradeshows or Convention Centre related
- The ability to handle stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced environment and work independently when required
- The ability to carry 50 pounds. Must be able to lift and assemble chairs and tables, and locate staging and bleachers. Able to walk, bend and lift for extended hours
- Strong work ethic and ability to work with deadlines as per our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact on the visitor economy.
Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors yearly.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported daily.
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume by September 18, 2025.