Summer Position: Operations Officer
Reports To: Head of Administration & Operations
Location: The GRAND, Calgary, AB, with some remote work as needed
Full time (35 hours per week) for 8 weeks total.
Compensation: $21 an hour
Why work at The GRAND?
We are a non-profit presenting arts organization, seeking a Marketing Assistant to join our team of strategists, creative thinkers, artists and collaborators. Our team consists of players who love what they do and love to help others realize their goals. By striving to create an environment that allows each team member to be at their best, we believe we can create a team that can accomplish any big goal and have fun doing it!
Who are we?
The GRAND is one of Western Canada’s oldest theatres and has contributed to Calgary’s theatre and live performance communities in a myriad of ways for over 100 years. Today, we are a charitable organization committed to being the home of creative placemaking in Calgary. Our vision is to be a performing arts venue for the next 100 years and beyond, as part of Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem. Our purpose is to collaborate with Calgary’s arts community, offering a stage to amplify voices, share stories, and create art that reflects and serves the city’s diverse communities.
As we continue to evolve, we seek individuals who are confident in taking initiative, adapting to change, and solving problems to help drive our mission forward. We are committed to presenting art from all disciplines and perspectives, supporting local artists in presenting and mastering their craft, and creating memorable experiences for our audiences
Your expertise:
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Solid organizational and project management skills.
INFORMATION SEEKING: efficiently and effectively gather information, identify information required to clarify a situation, and seek information from appropriate sources.
FOCUS ON QUALITY AND DETAILS: Detail oriented and creative problem solver who consistently prepares high quality work.
EFFECTIVE INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION: Strong communicator, being able to effectively work with GRAND staff, GRAND patrons and clients.
CROSS-CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: Cross-cultural sensitivity and unbiased execution of events and interaction with diverse patrons and clients.
COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION: Proactive in identifying new solutions and practices in event/performance execution with a diverse team.
What you’ll be doing:
The Operations Officer will focus on facility maintenance and administrative support. This includes (but is not limited to):
Working with managers and other staff members to ensure that administrative tasks are completed and that the business functions efficiently;
Completing necessary documentation as required: updating manuals, policies and procedures, etc.;
Updating and maintaining the facility maintenance plan and escalating priority items;
Performing regular building walkthroughs, checking and documenting for any maintenance as required;
Liaising with Allied Building Operator or contractors as required;
Working with existing vendors to purchase equipment and supplies;
Finding new vendors when new products or supplies are required;
Storing and organizing all office, custodial, electrical, plumbing, and security supplies;
Maintaining all facility light fixtures and replace light bulbs as required (interior)
Between custodial services – checking all washrooms and ensuring all supplies are in place and garbage is emptied if required;
Working with other departments to ensure first aid kits are kept stocked and up to date.
Your educational background:
Post secondary education is an asset, but not a requirement.
Intermediate level computer skills in Google Suite, MS Office.
Position Type:
Reporting into the Head of Administration & Operations, this is a full time position working 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. Any additional hours will be compensated according to our time in lieu policy, or will be negotiated with the Head of Administration & Operations.
Salary: $21 per hour
Benefits:
Social and team building events
Hybrid work environment
Internal growth opportunities
Personal development opportunities
Professional development opportunities
We will support you in creating the life you desire through your work!
Where you’ll be working:
The GRAND is situated on the land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Mohkinstsis, which is also referred to as the City of Calgary. We honor and acknowledge Mohkinstsis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations who also call this place home. We also acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
The GRAND is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, gender-identification, or sexual orientation. We encourage and welcome applicants of Indigenous heritage, applicants who identify as racialized, marginalized or disabled, people of color or diverse cultural backgrounds. We endeavor to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment and have an existing work-place harassment policy with zero tolerance for harassment in all working environments.
The GRAND is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. The GRAND invites candidates who may require assistance during the application and/or hiring process, to let us know and we will work with them to meet their needs.
