The 4 positions are: General Maintenance Person, Grounds & Lawn Maintenance Person, Campground Host and Vendor Coordinator & Office Assistance Person. All are described below:
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PERSON
The Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working outdoors to join its team on a seasonal basis. The successful applicant would be responsible for assisting with the care and maintenance of the Association’s buildings including minor carpentry and painting and assisting with the maintenance of the Association’s equipment (tractors, groomers, lawn mowers, etc.), assisting with grounds and lawn maintenance including weeding, some custodial & garbage duties and is also expected to assist with set up/tear down for special events.
This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative and applicants must be eligible under the requirements to apply for this position. This is a sixteen-week posting; however, employment will continue beyond that to the end of September. Start date is May 5, 2025, and end date is September 26, 2025 (flexible start and end date) with 30-35 hours per week at $21.00 per hour. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment, must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Job Requirements: Valid BC Driver’s License preferred, criminal record check, physical stamina, able to work outdoors, effective communication and listening skills and be able to follow instructions from supervisors, experience with lawn and farm equipment, comfortable with hand and power tools, be willing to do some labour-intensive jobs and have reliable transportation. Must be available to assist on Work Bee weekend September 6th & 7th as well as through Fair weekend. Previous experience in building trades and/or mechanical background is an asset.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with resume by email to office@rockcreekfallfair.ca or by mail to 3880 Kettle Valley Road South, Rock Creek, B.C. V0H 1Y0. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm, interviews to follow.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Subject to funding approval from Canada Summer Jobs Initiative.
GROUNDS & LAWN MAINTENANCE PERSON
The Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working outdoors to join its team on a seasonal basis. The successful applicant would be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Association’s lands including lawn care, irrigation, weed control, and is also expected to assist with set up/tear down for special events.
This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative and applicants must be eligible under the requirements to apply for this position. This is a sixteen-week posting; however, employment will continue beyond that to the end of September. Start date is May 5, 2025, and end date is October 15, 2025 (flexible end date) with 30-35 hours per week at $21.00 per hour. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment, must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Job Requirements: Valid BC Driver’s License preferred, criminal record check, physical stamina, able to work outdoors, effective communication and listening skills, be able to follow instructions from supervisors, leadership skills, experience with lawn and farm equipment, comfortable with hand and power tools, be willing to do some labour-intensive jobs and have reliable transportation. Must be available to assist on Work Bee weekend September 6th & 7th as well as through Fair weekend. Previous experience in lawn care and/or mechanical background is an asset.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with resume by email to office@rockcreekfallfair.ca or by mail to 3880 Kettle Valley Road South, Rock Creek, B.C. V0H 1Y0. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm, interviews to follow.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Subject to funding approval from Canada Summer Jobs Initiative.
CAMPGROUND HOST
for the Blaine Memorial Campground (Rock Creek Fairgrounds)
The Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working outdoors to be our Campground Host throughout the summer from June 26th to September 1st, 2025. This is a part-time paid position for one person, but a couple may live on site, and it offers many live-on-site benefits, plus earn extra income!
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Free campsite at our beautiful campground on the river, water hook up, 30-amp or 50-amp power, free showers in our facilities, limited sewer (pump out not hook up) and WIFI. Park host must provide their own RV unit and maintain a clean campsite.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Attendant hours are 4-5 hours per day and 5 days per week (Thursday afternoon to Monday morning) at a rate of $22.00 per hour. Host is required to maintain campsites, including minor lawn care & maintenance, weeding and irrigation, opening and closing of gates during hours of operation, the maintenance, stocking, cleaning & sanitization of out houses and washroom/shower facilities, garbage collection. Will be required to use online computer booking software (tablet provided) to review daily check-ins & check-outs, assist with drop in guests, collect fees, provide campground safety and guest liaison.
This is a seasonal position therefore we cannot accept requests for holidays off, however you will have two weekdays off and will have time off during our private rental events. Host must be offsite from July 28th – August 5th, 2025.
Job Requirements: Valid BC Driver’s License preferred, criminal record check, physical stamina, able to work outdoors, effective communication and leadership skills, ability to deal with public and have reliable transportation. Previous experience in tourism or campgrounds is an asset.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with resume by email to office@rockcreekfallfair.ca or by mail to 3880 Kettle Valley Road South, Rock Creek, B.C. V0H 1Y0. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm, interviews to follow.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
VENDOR COORDINATOR & OFFICE ASSISTANT PERSON
The Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join its team on a seasonal basis starting May 5, 2025, and ending September 26th, 2025.
The successful applicant would be responsible for helping to prepare for our fall fair including but not limited to: reviewing vendor applications & requirements, keeping a complete vendor list & preparing vendor package, plotting and planning vendor layout map based on requirements, stake out and mark vendor field, assist all vendor’s needs and inquiries prior to and during fair, direct, coordinate the vendors arrival and departure on fair weekend, after fair cleanup and wrap up. As well as assist in the office as needed by the Fair & Facilities Manager and the Finance Manager. Must be available to assist on Work Bee weekend September 6th & 7th as well as long hours through Fair weekend September 13th & 14th.
Job Requirements: Valid BC Driver’s License preferred, criminal record check, physical stamina, computer and office skills, organized and productive, be able to work independently and together as a team player, ability to work under pressure and deal with public, effective communication and leadership skills.
The job will be a minimum of 3 hours per week during May 5 to August 29th, 2025, and again during September 16-27th after the fair. Must be willing to work a minimum of 5 hours a week from September 2-14th with extra hours during fair week and weekend. Salary will be $22.00 per hour.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with resume by email to office@rockcreekfallfair.ca or by mail to 3880 Kettle Valley Road South, Rock Creek, B.C. V0H 1Y0. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm, interviews to follow.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
