Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) is looking for an experienced Event Manager to lead their events team.
If you have exceptional communication skills, strong leadership skills and a passion for event delivery, this is the career move for you. SLCC offers a flexible schedule, benefit package, wellness benefit, training and education allowance, great wage
and a supportive workplace.
| JOB TITLE: |
Events Manager |
| LOCATION: |
Whistler, BC |
| TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: |
Full Time |
| JOB SUMMARY: |
- Full-time career oriented position.
- 40 hours per week on a variable schedule.
- $66,560 per year depending on experience with room for growth.
- Annual wellness allowance.
- Professional development training funds.
- Extended health benefit package.
- RRSP matching.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Discounts on food & gift shop merchandise.
- Work from home opportunities.
- Housing Assistance available.
- Student friendly.
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| THE PERFECT CANDIDATE – Qualifications & Skills: |
- Sound time management, delegation and organizational skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and multi-task to create results.
- High energy level that matches a fast-paced environment.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships. Is respectful and takes into consideration all unique perspectives.
- Approachable and professional manner with a positive attitude.
- Passion for people, tourism and service.
- Experience or interest in Indigenous Culture and hospitality is an asset.
- 2-3 years experience in the hospitality industry; specifically, events or banquets.
- Previous experience managing a team is an asset.
- Able to work a varied and flexible schedule that may including evenings, weekends and mornings.
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| RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: |
- Plan, facilitate and evaluate each event including communicating with planners in advance to confirm requirements of the events.
- Set up, liaison with Executive Chef to execute food and beverage delivery.
- Manage the event team, liaison with partners if required and timely tear down.
- Responsible for managing all event inventory including liquor applications and bar service, meeting clients or partners for specifics and delegation to the team for execution.
- Must be a leader who can collaborate with internal departments, manage a small team and provide support where needed.
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| SCHEDULE DETAILS: |
- 40 hours per week on a variable schedule.
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| SALARY / WAGE RANGE: |
- $66,560 per year depending on experience with room for growth.
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| PERKS AND BENEFITS: |
- Annual wellness allowance.
- Professional development training funds.
- Extended health benefit package.
- RRSP matching.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Discounts on food & gift shop merchandise.
- Work from home opportunities.
- Housing Assistance available.
- Student friendly.
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How to Apply
- Apply directly to: human.resources@slcc.ca
- OR If you have already created a profile with us, please complete this simplified application: www.whistler-jobs.com/simple_app.
All applications will be reviewed by the hiring company and those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
