Opportunities at SHAW

A division of EEDC, Shaw Conference Centre is an award-winning facility and one of Canada’s premier meeting, entertainment, and convention centre. SCC offers:

• Flexible work schedules
• Staff recognition programs
• An exciting work environment
• Competitive wages
• Advancement opportunities
• Free staff meals

To Apply at Shaw Conference Centre 

• Fax: 780.917.7886; please include the position title you are applying for
• Email: careers@edmonton.com
• Download and submit application Employment Application Form
• Mail or Apply in person:
     Human Resources Office
     Shaw Conference Centre
     9797 Jasper Avenue
     Edmonton, AB, Canada
     T5J 1N9

Current Postings:

Check out our current postings   

Part-Time Uniformed, Building and Event Security Officers

We currently require several part-time security officers.  In this role you will be responsible for answering customer inquiries, monitoring building activity, ensuring the safety and security of staff, clients, contractors and members of the public. 

Qualifications:

• 6 months to 1 year security industry experience preferred
•  security-related education is a definite asset
• current certification in standard first aid or equivalent is an asset (St. John's, Red Cross, Emergency Medical Planning Canada)
• demonstrated report writing and investigation skills
• good verbal and written communication skills in English
• ability to deal with people in a service-oriented manner
• training in use-of-force and verbal de-escalation is an asset
• ability to maintain calm demeanour under stressful conditions
• ability to stand, walk and sit for significant periods of time
• heavy lifting and trasport of materials and collateral in excess of 25lbs is required
• candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be licensed under the Security Services and Investigator's Act or qualify to license under the act

This competition will remain open until all positions have been filled.  However, we would encourage interested applicants to forward their resume and cover letter no later than August 3rd, 2010.  Please quote posting #10-029

POSTING #10-029
Human Resources Department
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9
FAX: (780) 917-7886
E-MAIL: careers@edmonton.com – (single attachment only)

We would like to thank all candidates for their time and interest however; only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis until all positions have been filled.   

 Events Services Set-Up Crew

The Shaw Conference Centre has an opening for a full-time Events Services Set-up Crew position. Reporting to the Events Services Supervisors and Manager, you will be responsible for the set up and take down of tables, chairs, bleachers and staging in the Meeting, Convention, Foyer, Banquet and Trade Show areas.
Major Duties include:
o Prepares rooms for set up, ensuring Hall floors have been swept and washed and Salons have been vacuumed prior to room set up
o Sets up rooms: places tables, chairs, bleachers, staging, planters and lounge furniture in designated rooms or foyer areas as per function sheet requirements
o Takes down of rooms: removes tables, chairs, bleachers, staging, lounge furniture and planters and storing in designated areas after functions
o Vacuums Salons before and after each event
o Operates equipment using forklift, manlift, electrical tools, power pallet jacks and floor washers

Successful candidates should possess:
o Ability to understand and communicate in English 
o Some high school education
o Must be able to work with deadlines
o Some knowledge of equipments used in trade and convention facilities
o Experience with forklift is an asset
o Physically fit to lift heavy equipment and material
o You MUST be available 24/7 for shifts

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume quoting #10--020 to:

Human Resources Department
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9
FAX: (780) 917-7886
E-MAIL: careers@edmonton.com – (single attachment only)