Culture and Events Specialist (26-024) External Closes Mar 2226

The role: The Culture and Event Specialist plays a dynamic communityshaping rolebringing Campbell Rivers arts culture and music scene to life. This role leads the creation and delivery of engaging and vibrant events and authentic cultural programming that showcase local talent build strong community connections and enhance the citys overall vibrancy and livability. Success in this position is rooted in relationship building.  Through collaboration and strategic advocacy with arts and culture organizations community partners and other interested parties this role will help align diverse arts and cultural initiatives with the Citys long-term vision and objectives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a creative fastpaced environment and is passionate about art culture and live music and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Workplace culture is important to the Recreation Department. We are looking for people to join us who embrace our core values of teamwork respect integrity communication and kindness.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this permanent full-time CUPE bargaining unit position is $44.39 per hour based on a 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation extended health and dental coverage a defined pension plan life insurance and short-term disability coverage.  This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week earned day off or varied hours.  If you are looking for a dynamic working environment where you will be provided opportunities to continue to grow and learn new skills then this is the right opportunity for you!

Culture and Events Specialist - Job Description

Qualifications :

Education/Training

• Degree in Arts and Culture Management Events Management Cultural Planning Recreation and Community Engagement or a related field combined with an assessable combination of training and related experience.
• Event management or project management training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers license and must produce and maintain a clean drivers abstract as per City policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Emergency First Aid with CPR certification.
• Must possess and maintain a criminal record and vulnerable sectors check.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in special event management including the planning and coordination of outdoor events live music or festival-style programming within the last seven (7) years.
• Two (2) years related experience working collaboratively with the arts and culture community in developing and delivering arts and cultural programs events and initiatives including building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations within last seven (7) years.
• One (1) year supervisory experience within the last five (5) years.

Additional Information :

Posting Date:  February 272026

Closing Date and Time: March 22 2026

Posting Number:  26-024

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time