Site Supervisors
Do you enjoy leading a team to success? Join the Crew at Shambhala Music Festival as a Site Supervisor!
Position Dates: Schedules and length of contracts vary depending on the team, but most positions run between Jun. 22 -August 7, 2026 on the festival site near Salmo, BC.
We're currently seeking passionate individuals to Supervise various Site teams during this year's festival. If you're ready to be part of bringing an incredible experience to life, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Head here for more information about our various teams.
Teams & Positions Available:
Maintenance/Environment Supervisor
Night Environment Supervisor
Shade Supervisor/Environment Swamper
Drinking Water Supervisor
Bathroom Supervisor (Day Shifts)
Site Administrator
Assistant to the Site Director
Roles and Responsibilities:
Supervise and provide guidance to a designated festival team.
Delegate tasks and maintain an efficient workflow.
Foster a positive work environment and resolve conflicts.
Collaborate with other departments for seamless coordination.
Monitor team performance and provide feedback.
Respond to emergencies following established protocols.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Ensure crew stays hydrated and receive regular breaks and meals.
Pick up timesheet at Payroll office before each shift (if first shift of the day) and return to Payroll at end of shift (if last shift of the day), ensuring all crew sign in/out on the timesheet properly.
Run daily tailgate meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each shift.
Qualifications:
Experience leading a team of 5 or more.
Experience working in a related field.
Certifications and experience relevant to the team you're supervising.
Strong organizational skills.
Comfortable and effective in a supervisory position; able to identify and assign tasks requiring attention and provide assistance to the Manager.
Knowledgeable with SMF protocol and procedures.
Excellent communicator. Able to interact effectively with all levels of the chain of command.
A committed individual and self-motivating, capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
Outgoing, friendly, and customer-service oriented.
Courteous, competent and persuasive with a proven ability to handle stressful situations.
Flexible and able to respond to changes in working conditions.
Comfortable working early mornings or late nights, and outdoors in potentially unfavorable weather while maintaining a positive demeanor.
Patient performing repetitive tasks.
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism at all times when conducting operations and interacting with patrons.
Maintain awareness of environment, sense of responsibility for fellow crew members as well as company image.
Use correct radio etiquette and procedures.
Ability to work in a culturally diverse work space without personal judgments or bias.
Ready to join the team? Submit your resume and cover letter below.
Pay Rate:
$19.50 - $23 per hour, depending on position.
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.
Please watch the video below for an inside look at the culture you’ll be joining at Shambhala Music Festival! 🌻
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