Careers
Careers at Old St. Vital Biz
Old St. Vital Biz is excited to announce that we are hiring both a Lead Street Ambassador and Street Ambassadors for the upcoming summer season. Our organization, dedicated to enhancing the local business environment, is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about promoting our vibrant community. Interested candidates should submit their résumés and applications by April 7, 2025. Join us in creating an inviting atmosphere that supports local businesses and enriches the experience for our visitors.
See below for detailed job descriptions.
Lead Street Ambassador Position
About Us
At Old St. Vital BIZ (OSVB), we’re a driving force behind a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving community. We take pride in enhancing Old St. Vital’s streetscapes, supporting local businesses, and fostering a safe, beautiful environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits here. From graffiti removal and beautification projects to business engagement and special initiatives, our work directly impacts the community’s growth and success. With approximately 150 businesses in our zone, we strive to keep Old St. Vital clean, connected, and full of opportunity.
What is in it for you
As a Lead Street Ambassador, you’ll lead a small team to help keep Old St. Vital clean and beautiful, and contribute to creating a vibrant, welcoming community. You will gain hands-on experience in leadership and community engagement, with opportunities to plan events and work directly with local businesses.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a team
- Oversee and participate in community upkeep, including graffiti removal and garbage collection
- Manage inventory, track supplies, and maintain optimal stock levels
- Ensure policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe, and productive work environment
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses
- Promote BIZ initiatives to local businesses, ensuring they understand the benefits of their membership
- Develop marketing ideas to engage the community
- Help organize summer events
- Maintain accurate records, including updating business listings and other relevant reports
- Assist with general office administration
- Other duties assigned to support the success of the BIZ and its initiatives
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection, who is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
- Ability to adhere to safety procedures determined by the Board and the City of Winnipeg
- Ability to lead a team and work independently
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to attendance and reliability
- Holding a valid driver’s license is a requirement
- Effective communication skills
- You must be able to lift 30 lbs.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Previous leadership experience is considered an asset
- Previous experience in graffiti removal is an asset
- Previous inventory management is an asset
Salary $19/hr.
Work Schedule: Full time seasonal work, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Please send your cover letter and resume to info@oldstvitalbiz.com by April 7, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Old St. Vital BIZ is committed to inclusivity and diversity in our hiring process. Our team is open-minded, empathetic, and supportive. We value people of all backgrounds, experiences, sexes, gender identities, ages disability statuses, sexual orientation, religions and other parts forming one’s identity.
Street Ambassador Position
About Us
At Old St. Vital BIZ (OSVB), we’re a driving force behind a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving community. We take pride in enhancing Old St. Vital’s streetscapes, supporting local businesses, and fostering a safe, beautiful environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits here. From graffiti removal and beautification projects to business engagement and special initiatives, our work directly impacts the community’s growth and success. With approximately 150 businesses in our zone, we strive to keep Old St. Vital clean, connected, and full of opportunity.
What is in it for you
As a Street Ambassador, you will gain valuable experience in community engagement while helping to keep Old St. Vital clean and beautiful. You will have the opportunity to build your communication skills by interacting directly with local business owners and community members, support events and initiatives, and contribute to creating a vibrant, welcoming environment. This role is a great way to stay active, make a visible difference, and develop skills that will benefit you in any future career.
Responsibilities
- Graffiti removal and garbage collection
- Ensure policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe, and productive work environment
- Develop relationships with local businesses
- Promote BIZ initiatives to local businesses, ensuring they understand the benefits of their membership
- Support special events
- Update business listings and other relevant reports
- Assist with general office administration
- Other duties assigned to support the success of the BIZ and its initiatives
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection, who is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
- Ability to follow safety procedures determined by the Board and the City of Winnipeg
- Ability to work with a team or independently
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to attendance and reliability
- Holding a valid driver’s license is a requirement
- You must be able to lift 30 lbs.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
- Effective communication skills is an asset
- Previous experience in graffiti removal is an asset
Salary $16/hr.
Work Schedule: Full time seasonal work, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Please send your cover letter and resume to info@oldstvitalbiz.com by April 7, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Old St. Vital BIZ is committed to inclusivity and diversity in our hiring process. Our team is open-minded, empathetic, and supportive. We value people of all backgrounds, experiences, sexes, gender identities, ages disability statuses, sexual orientation, religions and other parts forming one’s identity.
