Guest Experience Ambassador

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, a division of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), we work to create unforgettable moments, world-class experiences and stronger connections to community, industry and culture.

As British Columbia’s flagship convention centre,  we host more than 500 events each year and welcomes hundreds of thousands of global attendees to  premier conferences, trade shows, banquets and more.

The Vancouver Convention Centre are hiring Guest Experience Ambassadors to join the team on a casual basis.

Reporting to the Manager, Guest Experience, this position will be responsible for providing concierge services and be the first point of contact for guests and clients of the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Guest Ambassador will ensure all guests are met with a courteous and professional welcome while upholding our service excellence standards by responding to any inquiries or provide direction to event spaces.
 

The hourly rate for this position starts at $22.75.

• Offers will be in line with PavCo’s internal pay equity and qualified candidate’s experience and education. 
• Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Welcome and greet all visitors to the facility.
• Answer guest or client inquiries. Handle guest comments and concerns in a timely and professional manner, ensuring guests’ needs are met to the highest level of satisfaction.
• Answer and direct calls as appropriate.
• Direct guests and clients to their event spaces.
• Provide tourist, city, transport and restaurant information to guests and clients.
• Operate the Business Centre and the Lost and Found departments.
• Provide site tours for visitors and provides accurate information.
• Monitor local websites for upcoming events to ensure information is accurate.
• Participate as an Event Host for a variety of events in the facility.
• Monitor the site for any suspicious activity and redirect or report to Security team to ensure the safety of all guests, clients and team members.
• Ensure the lobby and front desk are clean, tidy and well maintained.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of post-secondary education in Business, Hospitality, or Event Management and 1-3 years’ relevant work experience in a customer service role.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly express ideas, thoughts and concepts verbally and in writing. Speaks clearly and distinctly in a professional, friendly and effective manner.
• Must be physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge and experience using MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and other related software.
• Basic knowledge of EBMS or a general central reservations system.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment and able to work independently.
• Passionate and committed to providing outstanding experiences for guests and clients.
• Friendly and personable demeanour.

HOW TO APPLY:

Our business is to deliver unparalleled, seamless service to our guests. We also strive to create vibrant and highly rewarding careers for people with passion and drive. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the Apply Now button. We love people who really want to make a difference.

We are proud to be a diverse organization. We welcome all eligible and qualified applicants to apply to join our team, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.