Coordinator, Filming and Special Events

Employment Status **Temporary Full-Time**

Pay Range **$36.09-$42.45 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package (2024 rates)**

Closing Date **7/22/25**

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Hours per Week**: 35 hours per week.
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: City Hall: 511 Royal Ave
**Competition #**: 1052
**Additional Details**: Temporary Full-Time to October 31, 2026

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

**If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you**
- Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by a Diploma related to event planning, plus sound related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience as acceptable to the employer may be considered.
- Municipal experience and/or experience with sporting events as it relates to event planning, coordination and execution is considered an asset.
- Sound working knowledge of the rules, practices, regulations, policies and by-laws required for the planning and execution of events.
- Sound working knowledge of the completion of contracts, agreements and invoicing.
- Ability to assess and respond to the requirements of community groups, event representatives, and external interested parties, according to established guidelines and practices.
- Ability to identify potential risks and disruptions, coordinate appropriate municipal support and ensure compliance with policies.
- Ability to respond to complaints from the public and interest groups, and resolve conflicts or facilitate resolution.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts and to develop community interest and involvement in events offered.
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgement and to work independently in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the work performed.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare content for reports, marketing and informational materials.
- Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records, files, correspondence and reports related to the work.
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license
- Preferred First Aid and CPR certification
- The successful applicant must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check
- **Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and a variety of shifts based on scheduled events.**

**We offer our employees great work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive health, benefit and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions), education and training opportunities and challenging and rewarding work.**
- 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._

Employment Status **Temporary Full-Time**

Pay Range **$36.09-$42.45 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package (2024 rates)**

Closing Date **7/22/25