Job Description

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accredited business.
We have partnered with a well-established association to support their conference and exhibition staffing needs.
Job ID: 43072
Job Type: Temporary
Category: Events
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Love being part of professional, high-energy events? Thrive in organized, fast-paced environments where attention to detail matters? This is your opportunity to support a well-established international conference taking place in Calgary.
We are seeking professional, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to support a large-scale industry conference and exhibition from March 9-12, 2026 at a major downtown Calgary venue.
This internationally attended event brings together students, educators, vendors, industry professionals, and regulatory representatives. Event staff will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and a positive attendee experience throughout the week.
Training will be provided for all positions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:

• Verifying credentials and managing access points
• Scanning badges and supporting conference operations
• Providing professional communication with attendees
• Assisting speakers and event leadership as needed
• Supporting event flow and maintaining a positive atmosphere
• Enforcing event policies respectfully and consistently
• Taking direction from onsite event leadership

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Comfortable engaging with attendees

Experience:

• Previous customer service or event experience preferred
• Experience in corporate or professional environments considered an asset

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Resourceful and solution-driven when managing attendee concerns or operational challenges
• Ability to take direction and follow procedures
• Confident enforcing event guidelines respectfully
• Reliable and punctual

Base Salary: $18.00-$19.00 per hour (depending on experience and assigned role)

• Temporary employees are payrolled weekly via direct deposit

Work Hours:
Conference Dates: March 9-12, 2026

• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available
• Full conference availability strongly preferred
• Final schedules will be confirmed prior to assignment

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with administration jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate and industrial fields.
The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies. Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on.
We are constantly posting administration jobs so check back with us regularly.
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About Staffing is an Alberta-based employment and recruitment agency that offers flexible staffing solutions for all businesses across any industry and position level.

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