Job Description

Req ID: 26893

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Number of Positions: 8

Closing Date: 08/17/2025

Job Summary

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Do you have a passion for live events and enjoy concerts, sporting events, markets, festivals and community celebrations? This position is essential to ensuring the successful event execution at the City's premier venues from load-in to load-out.



The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for supporting events produced by both the City of Mississauga and third party organizers in this public space that brings community agencies and neighbourhood groups together to offer a range of activities, programs and events while providing exceptional customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Coordinate the execution of events onsite including but not limited to staffing, vendor load-in/out, signage, basic audio/visual set ups & execution Act as the main point of contact for the client and all City staff working during events Liaise with the venue or external third party service providers Provide excellent customer service at all times to event organizers and all their team members and partners, as well as the public Act as a brand ambassador for Culture venues; respond to public inquires and complaints while onsite Coordinate event logistics such as equipment set-up, load-in/out Assist in the training, mentoring & development of part-time team Liaise with event organizers and vendors onsite to ensure the successful event execution Create comprehensive event reports to document all event details and issues Ensure that event permitting and licensing requirements are met and being followed for the duration of the event Ensure that all applicable policies and venue guidelines and health and safety guidelines are adhered to Ensure that all changes requested by clients during an event are approved by the appropriate party at the City as required Ensure that event organizers are aware of and approve all additional costs that may apply as a result of requested or required changes during an event Adhere to the Culture venue emergency escalation procedure and radio protocol Cash handling and inventory verification Perform other duties as required

Please Note: This position could be located at any of our 5 venues:

Living Arts Centre

(4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8)

Paramount Fine Foods Centre

(5500 Rose Cherry Pl, Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6)

Small Arms Inspection Building

(1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9)

Meadowvale Theatre

(6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 4G7)

Mississauga Celebration Square

(300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1)

Skills and Qualifications

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Must be 18 years of age or older Post secondary education in event management or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in event coordination or logistics Must be available to work Canada Day (July 1) and New Years Eve (December 31) to ensure we have coverage for our largest City-produced events of the year Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize and attention to detail Ability to multi-task diverse challenges at one time; strong problem-solving skills are required Ability to stay calm under pressure and de-escalate situations as needed Experience in leading teams of up to 25 staff is an asset Excellent written and oral communications skills Demonstrated technical competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook Enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work independently Emergency First Aid and CPR "B" certified or willing to obtain before start date Smart Serve certified or willing to obtain before start date Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time Working outdoor events will require candidate to work in all weather conditions, including during the heights of summer and winter weather temperatures and conditions May be assigned shifts up to 13 hours, working outside of regular business hours Must be available to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays
Hourly Rate/Salary: 21.83 - 27.56

Grade: PE

Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week

Organization Unit: CMS/Venue Services, Tm 1

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Culture & Events

Non-Union/Union: Non Union



Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.



If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.



If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.



Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.



If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.