Shambhala Music Festival is looking for a Site Supervisor for our Shambhalodging team this festival season! 

This is a seasonal position and will be required to work on the festival site between May-August.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the Tent team as they set-up/take down lodging tents (Bassics, Fancy Pants, Belle-Luxe), including bedding and add ons
• Oversee the Landscaping team as the build sites, weed the grounds, and beautify Lodging
• Ensure that Post Show inventory is completed before leaving the site
• Ensure the lodging warehouse and storage buildings are kept clean, organized, and secure
• Maintain a high level of positivity, support and encouragement towards Lodging crew
• Assist the Lodging Manager in managing the work crew and any tasks they assign
• Train and supervise Lodging crew through the process of setting-up and tearing-down Lodging amenities and equipment
• Run daily tailgate meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each shift
• Monitor the zone, looking for potential hazards and first-aid issues and reporting them when necessary
• Monitor the well-being of the Lodging crew, ensuring that the team is properly equipped for their jobs and are receiving adequate breaks and water
• Ensure that crew members have the skills and tools required to complete their assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Train and supervise Lodging Assistant Supervisors and Volunteers as directed by the Lodging Manager
• Ensure daily tailgate meetings are run with all crew members at the beginning of each shift
• Help develop and implement policies and procedures
• Analyze processes and seek ways to improve efficiencies
• Review Lodging build schedule daily with Lodging Manager and track progress toward weekly team goals
• Complete daily Journal and post-show reports, handing in to HR before leaving the farm
• Encourage a community feel and develop culture in a positive way

Qualifications:

• Experience supervising a team and delegating tasks required
• Comfortable using a radio to communicate
• Experience camping in the outdoors valuable
• Experience working in (construction, laboring, events) management an asset
• Creative problem solving skills
• Must be physically fit and comfortable lifting more than 60 lbs
• Strong Leadership qualities and ability to motivate and empower crew members
• Valid full Canadian driver’s license
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a team of 10 or more
• Festival experience an asset

To apply, submit your resume & cover letter.

Shambhala Music Festival is committed to employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

We thank all those who apply; however only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.