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Event Set Up Crew (Temporary / Contract / On-Call)

Job Description
Event Set Up Crew (Contract / Temporary)

About Our Client

Our client is an established, full-service event production and exhibition partner renowned across British Columbia for bringing premier trade shows, conventions, and corporate events to life. With decades of industry leadership, they specialize in rapid, seamless venue transformations across leading convention centres and show facilities.
What You Will Be Doing, as an Event Set Up Crew:
  • Read and interpret show floor plans and follow detailed event layout instructions accurately.
  • Build, configure, and strike pipe and drape systems across event spaces.
  • Assemble, customize, and dismantle AGAM metal frameworks and modular display booth systems.
  • Install, cut, and properly seam exhibition carpet and tape perimeter/seam lines cleanly and safely.
  • Distribute tables, chairs, display counters, signage, and show hardware to designated booth locations.
  • Assist with rapid post-event teardowns, securely repacking hardware, metal systems, and materials into show crates.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free event floor throughout setup and strike phases.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What You Should Have, as an Event Set Up Crew:
  • Relevant hands-on experience in trade show, convention, or event setup/strike operations.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting strict show deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience assembling AGAM metal/booth systems and building pipe and drape structures.
  • Familiarity with installing, cutting, and seaming trade show carpeting.
  • Ability to read show floor plans and follow written and verbal show instructions.
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
  • CSA-approved steel-toe safety footwear (mandatory) and willingness to wear required PPE.
  • Reliable, punctual, and legally entitled to work in Canada.
In Return, You Will Receive:
  • $22.00 per hour.
  • Paid weekly, every Tuesday.
  • 4% vacation pay – accrued and paid out when you need it.
  • Flexible work schedule – event-based calls with overtime opportunities available.
  • Great opportunity to work on premier conventions, trade shows, and corporate productions.
  • Access to a Vertical Representative Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm and on weekends.
The Shift You Will be Working is:
  • Days of the week: Varies based on show schedule and client need (weekday and weekend shifts).
  • Shift timing: Flexible event-based call times, including morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night/overnight strike shifts.
  • Overtime and multiple show shifts available based on event volume.
Where You Will Be Working, as an Event Set Up Crew:
  • Event locations across Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Whistler, BC (leading convention centres, show halls, and arenas).
  • Central Vancouver locations are transit accessible; personal transportation or carpooling is recommended for early morning, late-night strikes, or outlying regional venues.
We are excited to see you are interested in working with Vertical Staffing Resources Inc. As one of the fastest growing staffing agencies in Canada, we have something for everyone. One of the many great things about applying with us is that you can complete one application and be considered for 100’s of different roles! Once your application is complete, you have access to our app, multiple job seeking tools on our website and so much more. Please note that once you complete an application, you are officially one of us – a Vertical employee! This means you will need to have your documents ready such as SIN, ID, Permit (if applicable) & Forklift Licenses to be an active Vertical employee. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial or local law.
 
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