Assistant In Jobs in Trail, BC (NOW HIRING)

• This full-time, temporary position works on the festival site near Salmo, BC, from July 19-28, 2026.

The Task Force Supervisor will assist in day-to-day operations while leading and supervising all Task Force volunteers leading up to and during the event. They are responsible for all aspects of team supervision, including time sheets and following up on volunteers that have been dispatched to other teams.

• Dispatch Task Force crew members and assign tasks based on a priority basis to departments in need of personnel and the priority task list provided by management.

• Train and supervise Task Force crew as directed by the HR Director/Coordinator.

• Assign tasks to volunteers with their skill set in mind, ensuring the highest possible level of success.

• Continuously assess and evaluate crew performance and skills. Work with HR to find solutions if someone continues to underperform.

• Responsible for the well-being of their crew, this includes ensuring crew stays hydrated and receive regular breaks and meals and that they are appropriately equipped for their jobs.

• Ensure that crew members have the skills and tools required to complete their assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

• Maintain an accurate record of all personnel and their locations at all times.

• Pick up a timesheet at the 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.

• Complete Daily Journal and Post-Show reports & inventories, handing in to HR before leaving the farm.

• Debrief with HR post-festival to review feedback and recommendations.

• Execute and display the Shambhala spirit of love, magic, and welcome at each point of contact in a warm and friendly way.

• Basic construction and tool knowledge is an asset.

• Festival experience is an asset.

• Experience leading a team of 5 or more required.

• Comfortable using a radio to communicate.

• Solid understanding of the site and how each department operates.

• Effective management skills and training ability; can delegate tasks and motivate workers.

• Able to handle and prioritize multiple requests.

• Knowledgeable with SMF protocol and procedures.

• Excellent communicator and organization. Able to interact effectively with all levels of chain of command.

• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing.

• A committed individual and self-motivated.

• Courteous, competent and persuasive with a proven ability to handle stressful situations.

• Flexible and able to respond to changes in working conditions.

• Comfortable working long shifts, early mornings or late nights, and outdoors in potentially unfavourable weather while maintaining a positive demeanour.

• Patient performing repetitive tasks.

• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism at all times when conducting operations and interacting with patrons.

• Maintain awareness of the environment, sense of responsibility for fellow crew members as well as company image.

• Use correct radio etiquette and procedures.

• Understand the limits of the site and work within the parameters.

• Ability to foresee and trouble-shoot potential issues, making recommendations to increase efficiency.

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse work space without personal judgments or bias.

• Reflect the Shambhala spirit through kindness, inclusivity, and a welcoming approach!

Ready to join the team? Submit your resume and cover letter below.

• $19.50 per hour

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.
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