Event Support Worker

Position Type: Part-Time, 3-month term (20–24 hours/week)
Location: Deroche, BC
Hours: Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Flexibility is required, as evening and weekend work will be required to support community events.
Reports To: Nursing Projects Coordinator
Wage: $20 per hour
Application Deadline: May 6, 2026

Leq’á:mel First Nation (LFN) is located 22 kilometres east of Mission. LFN continues to assert its inherent rights of self-government over its Territory, which covers a vast area of the Lower Mainland. LFN has approximately 800 Leq’á:mel Xwélmexw (People) and is governed by Chief and Council through its Custom Election Code. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Leq’á:mel culture and traditions, or a willingness to learn.

About the Role

The Event Support Worker provides administrative and hands-on support for community events and activities. This role assists with event coordination, preparation, and delivery to support positive community engagement, with a focus on culturally grounded programming for Elders, children, youth, and Leq’á:mel Xwélmexw (People).

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative support, including organizing event files, communications, and documentation.
• Assist with event planning, preparation, and coordination.
• Support event setup and teardown, including lifting, organizing materials, and site preparation.
• Coordinate the delivery and organization of event materials and supplies.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and partners to support event logistics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with event support or coordination is an asset.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of Leq’á:mel culture and traditions, or willingness to learn.
• Valid Driver’s Licence is an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector screening).

• Regular office hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
• Lifting and moving event equipment with an average weight of 20 lbs.
• Flexibility is required, as evening and weekend work will be needed to support community events and activities.
• Hours of work may be adjusted or increased based on operational needs, with as much advance notice as possible
• This position requires on-site attendance. Remote work is not available, and candidates must live within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the workplace.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Stella Laidman, Human Resources Coordinator, at humanresources@leqamel.ca

Application Deadline: May 6, 2026.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.