Job Opportunities in Canada

Inventa is a leader in the design, creation, and execution of innovative brand experiences, from large scale events and national experiential tours to grassroots local executions. Now in our 28th year, we are at the forefront in the experiential marketing and event space.   
In a world so connected, navigating the many dangers and our most vulnerable can fall victim can be difficult. We are looking for a team to join an exciting new tour around Halifax schools! The Online Dangers Roadshow is setting out to talk to students (Grades 7-8) about cybersafety. Presenters will lead students through activities and stations to teach them helpful tips on how to identify online scams, unsafe online practices, and steps to take to avoid or react to them.
To excel in this role, you will have strong communication, people skills, outgoing personality, and enjoy working with children and youth in addition to having open availability for training and shifts (outlined below). Previous experience is required, as well as experience with customer service and public relations.  
Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Liaise with account management team, logistics, and school contacts
• Manage a tight knit team while on the road
• Manage all elements of the activation, including but not limited to: 
• Organize and oversee the set-up and takedown of the activation 
• Set up technology such as laptops/tablets to internet & intranet  
• Organize and oversee the unpack and repack all assets within crates using blankets, ratchet straps and other equipment to ensure safety/minimal movement during transit 
• Speak publicly and address large groups. Provide leadership and facilitate a wide variety of activities while delivering key messaging. 
• Ensure dynamic and engaging interactions with youth 
• Collect and maintain records of interactions & comments. Create consolidated weekly reports to share with account management team 
• Manage supply and maintenance of brand ambassador materials, all tour assets, etc. 
• Drive and manage vehicle/SUV/van for events and deliveries, including refueling, washing, and monitoring/reporting vehicle status for maintenance
• Represent the program with dignity and professionalism at all times and maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional manner towards team members and public 
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Inventa’s Brand Partnership and Brand Ambassador policies and procedures 
• Ensure that company standards and protocols are followed and take corrective action as needed for continuous improvement 
• Other duties as assigned  

Tour Presenter Responsibilities:

• Speak publicly and address large groups. Provide leadership and facilitate a wide variety of activities while delivering key messaging. 
• Effectively interpret and communicate software, tools, and stations to attending youth. 
• Ensure dynamic and engaging interactions with youth 
• Represent the program with dignity and professionalism at all times and maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional manner towards team members and public 
• Set-up and takedown of the activation while maintaining integrity of assets
• Set up technology such as laptops/tablets to internet & internet  
• Unpack and repack all assets within crates using blankets, ratchet straps and other equipment to ensure safety/minimal movement during transit 
• Record high-lights & low-lights of interactions & comments throughout each activation.  
• Ensure that company standards and protocols are followed and take corrective action as needed for continuous improvement 
• Arrive to location on time and ready to participate
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Supervisor must have previous tour or managerial/leadership experience 
• All staff must be bilingual. Fluent in French and English
• Speak publicly and address large groups. Provide leadership and facilitate a wide variety of activities while delivering key messaging.
• Effectively interpret and communicate software, tools, and stations to attending youth.
• Ensure dynamic and engaging interactions with youth
• Ability to commit to activation/event dates including travel
• Strong interpersonal skills and a breadth of experience interacting with a wide variety of people. Being able to connect and relate with the team is crucial 
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. 
• Strong team player – able to work over long periods of time with a diverse group. 
• A willingness to adapt to program changes during the tour. 
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds and to set up and tear down all tour elements at the venue 
• Must have a full and valid class 5 drivers license with clean drivers abstract 
• Must have clean criminal record and consent to a Background check.
• A passion for educating youth. Previous experience working with youth is a huge plus 

Schedule
Training: Oct 15-16 (In-class and Dry run in Person)
Activation start date: Oct 17
Traveling: Nov 18-29
Activation End date: Nov 30
Payrate:
Supervisor: $28/hr + $750 bonus (50% Completion, 50% Performance based)
Tour Presenter: $24/hr + $400 bonus ((50% Completion, 50% Performance based)
Travel rate: $13.35/hr
Driving rate: $19/hr
Perdiem: $69 (only applicable when team is activating in areas outside of Halifax area and hotel stay is required)
To Apply
Send us a copy of your resume and click apply below. We'll contact you and reach out if we think there's a fit!   
To learn more about our story, visit us at: www.inventaworld.com
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Retention bonus

Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable with public speaking and pride yourself on your presentation skills?
• Describe your previous experience working with kids. Age groups?
• Are you willing to consent to a background check?
• Are you able to submit a clean drivers abstract?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Working with kids: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Teaching or coaching youth: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• French? (required)
• English? (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Location:

• Halifax, NS (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-01
Expected start date: 2024-10-15