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The General Helper is responsible for setting up and dismantling event spaces, including moving furniture and equipment. They also perform heavy-duty cleaning and provide on-the-fly support to ensure events and daily operations run smoothly.

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Stellar Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our General Helpers Team. At Stellar Personnel, we value work-life balance, meaning you can choose your shifts and still prioritize your personal events and family time. We offer competitive compensation that exceeds market standards. Our clients are in need of reliable support, and they appreciate our staff for being hardworking, dependable, and positive influences in their business. Our clients include: corporate cafeterias, conference centres, catering companies, hotels, restaurant groups, retirement homes, sporting venues, and event venues. Join us to work with some of the best clients in the industry and take your career to the next level. Visit us online at stellarpersonnel.ca to learn more about our company. Responsibilities: Event Setup & Teardown: Assist with setting up and dismantling event spaces according to floor plans, banquet event orders (BEOs), and client requirements. This includes arranging chairs and tables, setting up stages, placing linens, and moving event equipment. General Maintenance & Cleaning: Perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintenance tasks, including removing large volumes of garbage, cleaning event spaces, assisting with floor care, and keeping work areas clean and organized. Moving & Material Handling: Move tables, chairs, equipment, supplies, and deliveries throughout the venue. Some assignments may involve lifting and moving heavy items. Event Support: Provide on-the-fly support during conferences and events, such as adding chairs or tables, assisting with room changes, responding to spills, and helping address other immediate client or venue requests. General Helper Duties: Assist venue and event staff with various tasks as required to ensure events and daily operations run smoothly. Requirements Requirements: Positive and enthusiastic attitude Availability to work for 1–7 days per week Ability to work in a team in a fast-paced environment Physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, and moving equipment for extended periods Ability to lift and carry heavy items when required Legally eligible to work in Canada Experience in general labour, event setup, housekeeping, warehouse, or a similar role is an asset Experience of at least 12 months preferred Compensation: $18 per hour Schedule: Flexible shifts available – 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours Morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts may be available Monday to Friday & weekend availability required Work Location: Ottawa Join us and work with one of our top clients while taking your career to the next level. We're hiring immediately — apply today and get started right away!

What you’ll do

The General Helper is responsible for setting up and dismantling event spaces, including moving furniture and equipment. They also perform heavy-duty cleaning and provide on-the-fly support to ensure events and daily operations run smoothly.

Requirements

Candidates must have a positive attitude, the physical ability to lift and move heavy items, and the flexibility to work various shifts. Previous experience in general labour, event setup, or housekeeping is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Event setup
• Event teardown
• Heavy-duty cleaning
• Material handling
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• General labour
• Housekeeping
• Warehouse operations
• Time management
• Banquet Event Orders
• Lifting Ability
• Warehousing
• Linens
• Material Handling
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Trades
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• General Helper
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners