$15 · The Gardens at HCP is hiring an Event Assistant for Summer 2019!

The Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The successful candidate must be available for weekend work (mostly Tuesdays to Saturdays) and be able to lift and carry 20 lbs. 35 hours per week / $15 per hour Hours will vary according to the event bookings and may include daytime, weekends and evenings until 11:30pm. The successful candidate will display the following qualities: - Proven interest and experience in the hospitality and/or wedding and events industry - Friendly manner with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal, written and online communications - Ability to stand, kneel, bend, twist and lift heavy objects Reporting to the Event Manager, the successful candidate will learn through a mix of one-on-one training, hands-on experience and self-directed learning. For a detailed list of tasks the candidate will be responsible for please go to our website https://hcp.ca/ The successful candidate will also be an active member of the 25th Annual Arts & Music in the Gardens planning committee. They will assist with vendor registration and communication leading up to the event and must be available to assist with onsite event coordination August 9-11, 2019. Requirements: This position is a Canada Summer Job funded through Service Canada. Applicants must: * Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; * be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and, * have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. Please submit a cover letter and resume with references to Megan Stacey at events@hcp.ca by May 31st.