Job Description

Anvil Centre, the showpiece civic facility located in the heart of the downtown New Westminster, encompasses 84,000-square feet of interior space and includes: conference and meeting facilities, a theatre, art gallery and art studios, New Media Gallery, the City’s Museum and Archives, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and Tourism New Westminster’s visitor information centre,
We are in search of qualified and customer service focused individuals to assume a variety of front of house hospitality roles such as Building Conversions and Security Guards. Each of these positions will play an integral role in creating an exceptional event experience for our guests attending the many events at Anvil Centre civic facility.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of Grade 12 and related work experience. Experience in a conference centre or hospitality/theatre environment will be considered an asset. (Security Guards will require the completion of Basic Security Training (BST) Level 1, AST Level 1 considered an asset, plus a valid security license for the province of British Columbia).
• Professional demeanor and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external guests and stakeholders, ensuring that exemplary customer service is demonstrated at all times.
• Fluency in the English language and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and possess working knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
• Physical ability for the work. Standing for long periods, bending, walking, climbing stairs, etc.
• Standard First Aid certification (OFA level 1) is considered an asset.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check (PIC).

*Candidates must have the ability to work non-standard hours of work as operationally required, which include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Hours of work are scheduled as operationally required and may include a variety of shifts up to 8 hours in length.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by August 20, 2024

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary/Wage

25.22 - $29.49 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits

Other Perks/Benefits

DEPARTMENT: Community Services STATUS: Auxiliary NO. OF POSITIONS: 3 UNION: CUPE, Local 387 HOURS OF WORK: *Varies SALARY: $25.22 - $29.49 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits

Recommended Training

SuperHost Foundations of Service QualitySuperHost Service For AllSafety Basics - Health & Safety OrientationServing It RightWHIMIS

Job Application Process

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by August 20, 2024

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