Job Opportunity: Site Coordinator

Position Overview (4-6 month contract)

The Site Coordinator oversees all aspects of the Silver Skate Festival site including but not limited to temporary power, heating and plumbing, waste collection and removal, fencing, barricades and traffic control, temporary structures including canvas tents, snow form building and packing, snow making, and audio visual requirements. The Site Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Producer.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and drafts the site plan with the ED and other team members
• Manages site budgets including maintaining records of all purchases and expenses, gathering quotes and estimates and submitting invoices
• Responsible for set-up, maintenance and overall security of on site production including implementing inventory systems to track and record radios, internal and hired equipment on site.
• Collaborate with and support SSF team in order produce the best attendee experience possible
• Install, maintain and dismantle festival art installations
• Ensure City of Edmonton Fire Safety protocols are being followed
• Complete required City of Edmonton documentation as required
• Assist with hiring and supervision of site security
• Assist with hiring and supervision of site crew and parking personnel
• Arrange for purchase, rental or loans of equipment required for SSF site Receiving and coordinating deliveries, collections and sub-contractors on site
• Coordination of accreditation and recording man hours of build crew within set budgets.
• Coordination of build crews
• Working within and enforcing our on site Health & Safety Policies
• Adhere to Festival policies and values
• Have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Experience with computer assisted drafting (Vectorworks, AutoCAD etc)
• Experience and knowledge of public festivals and events
• Familiarity with temporary industrial equipment including generators, power distribution and propane heating
• Computer experience including email, spreadsheet and word processor familiarity
• Knowledge of provincial OH&S legislation
• Proven experience as a supervisor or crew leader
• Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities, goals and conditions
• Adaptable and used to working long hours
• Other Skills/Abilities
  • skid steer operation
  • snow making experience
  • audio-visual equipment knowledge

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please submit cover letter and resume to producer@silverskate.ca.

Deadline for applications: Fri 28 Aug 2026