Make your mark where history meets horizon. In Drumheller—home to the world-famous Dinosaur Valley—our breathtaking Badlands backdrop, vibrant recreation culture, and tight-knit community create a place where your leadership truly matters. As the Community Events Assistant, you’ll be a champion for keeping our community running smoothly from the ground up. If you’re ready to support an all-star team with passion, innovation, and leave a visible legacy across our valley, we’d love to meet you.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Events Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of Town-led and community-supported events that promote community spirit, local business, and tourism. This position helps ensure events are organized, compliant, and delivered in a professional, safe, and effective manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assists in developing and implementing new and existing community events and programs.
- Assists in booking entertainers, talent, or service providers where appropriate and may serve as the primary point of contact.
- Assists in coordinating event logistics and needs within all departments as required.
- Assists with the collection and processing of Special Event Permits.
- Assists the department in collaborating with community groups, businesses, and volunteers to support successful event delivery and coordinates assigned event functions.
- Assists in communication with appropriate Town staff regarding compliance requirements for events.
- Coordinates event evaluations, recommendations for improvement, and related documentation for future planning.
- Coordinates with the Communications team in marketing of events.
- Contributes to developing event budgets and tracking related expenditures.
- Maintains an inventory of event-related assets and reports damage or replacement needs, as appropriate.
- Tracks attendance, participation levels, and community feedback to support reporting and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety in event planning and delivery and follows applicable Town policies, safe work procedures, and required controls.
- Performs other related duties in accordance with Town Policies and standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Holds a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Possesses previous event planning, event coordination, recreation programming, or community engagement experience; municipal or community-based experience is an asset.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, prioritizing, and time-management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple events, manage competing deadlines, and respond to changing operational needs.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic public-facing environment.
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and is comfortable using SharePoint and related systems to support event coordination, communication, and documentation.
- Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety and supports safe event planning and delivery for staff, volunteers, contractors, and the public.
- Is able to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Is able to represent the Town and the department in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.
- Is available to work evenings and weekends, as required, to support events and related activities.
- Holds a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and is able to provide a satisfactory ten (10) year Driver’s Abstract.
- Is able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Employment Category: Temporary Seasonal
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Compensation: $24.95 / Hour
BENEFITS: The Town of Drumheller offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, vacation, personal leave, extended health and wellness benefits, LAPP pension (effective date of hire), professional development support, and an excellent team environment.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the CAREERS section on our website. This position will remain open until filled but candidates are encouraged to apply early as screening will begin immediately.
The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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