About the role
Are you looking for an exciting and hands-on summer job that keeps you active and engaged with people? Join our Operations team at RBG! This role offers an opportunity to work behind the scenes of some of our most exciting summer events, including weddings, concerts, and festivals. You'll be involved in the setup and teardown of events, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with various operational tasks.
If you're organized, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and have great time-management skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Available Positions: 1-2
Duration: April 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and tear down event spaces, including furniture, audio-visual equipment, and décor for weddings, concerts, festivals, and other special events.
- Support event logistics, including crowd management, waste disposal, and emergency clean-ups.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in event areas before, during, and after events.
- Assist with parking and directional guidance for visitors and event attendees.
- Support the Maintenance Department with general tasks as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Visitor Experience team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Requirements:
- Availability to work from April 27, 2026 to September 7, 2026 (including evenings and weekends).
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving event equipment.
- Must wear CSA-approved Green Patch Steel-Toe safety boots (6-8” height).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a clear driving record.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to adhere to event schedules and timelines.
- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and engaging work environment with hands-on event experience.
- Opportunity to interact with the public and event professionals.
- Potential for part-time employment in the fall for high-performing candidates.
- A great way to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to www.rbg.ca/careers by February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM , as a single PDF file using the following naming convention: First Name Last Name – Position.
At RBG, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fairness, accessibility, and diversity in employment. Accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act upon request.
We utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and fairness. AI helps us review applications consistently, match skills to job requirements, and streamline communication. However, all hiring decisions remain under human oversight to uphold our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. If you have any questions about AI in our hiring process, please contact hr@rbg.ca .
About Royal Botanical Gardens
OUR MISSION We dedicate our expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education to connect people, plants and place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet.
OUR VISION A world in which everyone is awake to the beauty, diversity and necessity of plants, and from that consciousness more actively works together to protect and preserve plant species and habitats and, by extension, our planet.
About the role
Are you looking for an exciting and hands-on summer job that keeps you active and engaged with people? Join our Operations team at RBG! This role offers an opportunity to work behind the scenes of some of our most exciting summer events, including weddings, concerts, and festivals. You'll be involved in the setup and teardown of events, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with various operational tasks.
If you're organized, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and have great time-management skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Available Positions: 1-2
Duration: April 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and tear down event spaces, including furniture, audio-visual equipment, and décor for weddings, concerts, festivals, and other special events.
- Support event logistics, including crowd management, waste disposal, and emergency clean-ups.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in event areas before, during, and after events.
- Assist with parking and directional guidance for visitors and event attendees.
- Support the Maintenance Department with general tasks as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Visitor Experience team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Requirements:
- Availability to work from April 27, 2026 to September 7, 2026 (including evenings and weekends).
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving event equipment.
- Must wear CSA-approved Green Patch Steel-Toe safety boots (6-8” height).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a clear driving record.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to adhere to event schedules and timelines.
- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and engaging work environment with hands-on event experience.
- Opportunity to interact with the public and event professionals.
- Potential for part-time employment in the fall for high-performing candidates.
- A great way to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to www.rbg.ca/careers by February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM , as a single PDF file using the following naming convention: First Name Last Name – Position.
At RBG, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fairness, accessibility, and diversity in employment. Accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act upon request.
We utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and fairness. AI helps us review applications consistently, match skills to job requirements, and streamline communication. However, all hiring decisions remain under human oversight to uphold our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. If you have any questions about AI in our hiring process, please contact hr@rbg.ca .
About Royal Botanical Gardens
OUR MISSION We dedicate our expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education to connect people, plants and place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet.
OUR VISION A world in which everyone is awake to the beauty, diversity and necessity of plants, and from that consciousness more actively works together to protect and preserve plant species and habitats and, by extension, our planet.