Website whistlerpride Whistler Pride
A Celebration of Diversity!
Join in on one of Whistler’s most exciting and extravagant parties: Whistler PRIDE and SKI Festival. Born as Gay Ski Week over 30 years ago, it’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance attended by men and women from over 26 nations. And a celebration it is!! Pool parties, a comedy night and the notorious SNOWBALL… it’s a week packed full of fun that welcomes EVERYONE!
*Lots of fun paid and volunteer positions are also available: Event Coordinators, Event Hosts and Crew , Bookkeeper, Life Guards, Go-Go Dancers and more!
Event Hosts, Crew, Ushers, Bartenders and Ticket Takers
- Duties: Assist with a variety of tasks as needed including ticket collection, event setup, bartending, décor, event entry, venue preparations, coat check, stage hands, crow control and customer service.
- Qualifications: Friendly, outgoing and eager to help and willing to pitch in where needed. Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads and be on your feet for long periods.
- Scheduling Notes: Preference will be given to workers who are available for multiple shifts. Shift times may vary and are expected to be between 2-6 hours long.
Schedule:
- ACT QUICKLY: Shifts are available on a first-come-first-serve basis to all of our temp employees and they will go fast!
- DATES: Choose the events and times that you want to work.
- Mon, Jan23 @ 7pm: LIT at Vallea Lumina *Bartenders
- Wed, Jan25 @ 5pm: Comedy Night *Ushers , Event Crews
- Thu, Jan26 @ 8pm: SPLASH Pool Party *Bartenders, Event Crew, Lifeguards
- Thu, Jan26 @ 9:30pm: Throwback Thursday *Ticket Checkers
- Fri, Jan27 @ 3:45pm: T-Dance *Ticket Checkers
- Fri, Jan27 @ 9:30pm: Furrocious Party *Crowd Management, Go Go Dancers
- Sat, Jan28 @ 9:30pm: Snowball*Ticket Checkers, Crowd Management, Go Go Dancers
- plus more to come!!!
- HOURS: Shifts generally will last between 2-8 hours and last minute changes happen. A 2 hour call out minimum will be paid for last minute cancellations.
Wages:
Whistler Personnel uses a progressive pay system that awards pay increases based on number of Successful Shifts completed. The more you work with us, the more you get paid per hour! After you complete 10 probationary shifts, you get a $2/hr wage bump – then you get another bump after 20 shifts for being a HERO!
- Proby (Tier 1) = $20hr to start
- Regular (Tier2) = $22/hr after 10 Successful Shifts
- Hero (Tier 3) = $23/hr after 20 Successful Shifts
- Plus 4% Vacation Pay is added to every cheque.
- Perks Include: FREE event t-shift to keep upon completion of 3 shifts plus meet lots of fun co-workers and enjoy a fabulous event!
Appling is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Ensure we have your resume and profile on file here: www.whistler-jobs.com/create-profile (you only have to do this once)
- Or if you’ve already setup a profile, complete a simple app here: www.whistler-jobs.com/simple_app
- Then email info@whistler-jobs.com or call 604 905 4194 ext 1 to confirm your availability and book your shifts!!
About the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival: www.whistlerpride.com
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival started out as a small weekend gathering of gay ski-enthusiasts in 1992. It has become one of the largest queer-focused ski weeks in the world. The biggest festival of it’s kind in Canada, the festival welcomes guests from around the globe. Revelers enjoy an unparalleled mountain experience and world-class event programming hosted by a team of friendly ski & snowboard guides and festival staff. This is Canadian hospitality at it’s finest.
Join us January 21 – 29, 2023 for a for a week packed with winter-sport, culture, and entertainment. Each day begins with with daily guided ski/snowboarding groups followed by a free festival après skis at the host hotel, and nightly entertainment programming.
All Genders, Gender Expression, All Sexuality and Sexual Expressions welcomed!!