Date: March 08, 2010
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity
Job Ref. #10J035-ET
Number of vacancies: 2
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops. Currently, we are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Facilities team. Reporting to the Vendor Coordinator and working closely with Operations, Security, Programming and Production departments, this position will coordinate a smooth operation for the craft and food vendors set up at Harbourfront Centre sites.
DUTIES:
• Liaise with marketplace and food vendors, providing vendors with information and access to Harbourfront Centre services
• Ensure the smooth operation of the world café and market trends, including the coordinating of opening and closing the venues, making sure overnight security staff are in place, and arranging for additional tables and chairs as required for vendors
• Resolve vendor issues by arranging for services in the event of power problems, rain/water clean up; handle sound and space conflicts between vendors
• Ensure Harbourfront Centre regulations are adhered to by vendors including the merchandising policy, sound restrictions, hours of operation, and space allotments
• Ensure vendor issues are quickly resolved
• Write daily reports regarding the activities of the day
• Some heavy lifting
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous customer/ hospitality service is a must and previous experience working directly with vendors is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to deal effectively with vendors, the public and co-workers
• Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with vendor issues
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Responsible, mature, reliable team players
• Proven experience providing exceptional customer services is required
• Ability to constantly conduct him/ herself in a appositive and pleasant manner
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
DURATION: May 17 – September 06, 2010
HOURS: Days & Evenings Friday to Sunday, Statutory Holidays (some may run past midnight)
WAGE: $11-$12 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2010
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity
Assistant Vendor Coordinator (Seasonal)
Job Ref. #10J035-ET
Number of vacancies: 2
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops. Currently, we are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Facilities team. Reporting to the Vendor Coordinator and working closely with Operations, Security, Programming and Production departments, this position will coordinate a smooth operation for the craft and food vendors set up at Harbourfront Centre sites.
DUTIES:
• Liaise with marketplace and food vendors, providing vendors with information and access to Harbourfront Centre services
• Ensure the smooth operation of the world café and market trends, including the coordinating of opening and closing the venues, making sure overnight security staff are in place, and arranging for additional tables and chairs as required for vendors
• Resolve vendor issues by arranging for services in the event of power problems, rain/water clean up; handle sound and space conflicts between vendors
• Ensure Harbourfront Centre regulations are adhered to by vendors including the merchandising policy, sound restrictions, hours of operation, and space allotments
• Ensure vendor issues are quickly resolved
• Write daily reports regarding the activities of the day
• Some heavy lifting
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous customer/ hospitality service is a must and previous experience working directly with vendors is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to deal effectively with vendors, the public and co-workers
• Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with vendor issues
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Responsible, mature, reliable team players
• Proven experience providing exceptional customer services is required
• Ability to constantly conduct him/ herself in a appositive and pleasant manner
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
DURATION: May 17 – September 06, 2010
HOURS: Days & Evenings Friday to Sunday, Statutory Holidays (some may run past midnight)
WAGE: $11-$12 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2010
Interested applicants should FORWARD resume QUOTING JOB REF # 10J035-ET to:
Human Resources Department
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
FAX: (416) 973-1003
EMAIL: Jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity- Harbourfront Camps
Health Care Director
Job Ref. #SM004N-ET
Number of vacancies: 1
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Summer Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.
Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for more camp information
DUTIES:
- Responsible for the health, safety and well being of campers and staff
- Provide medical care and assessments as necessary
- Perform administrative duties such as file medical forms, complete incident reports and order supplies
- Liaise with parents and public
- Plan and run a camp staff training sessions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or currently enrolled and working towards the successful completion of an RN program
- Advanced first-aid & CPR training
- Organized, motivated and reliable
- Prior experience at camp and/or working with children
- Vulnerable sector screening
DURATION: June 14 – September 3, 2010
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
WAGE: $450 - $500 per week)
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #SM004N–HEALTH CARE-ET in the EMAIL Subject Line and cover letter, and FORWARD their resume
to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Camps and Learn to Skate
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
