City of Port Coquitlam - Events

Port Coquitlam Community Centre - Event Assistant

Port Coquitlam’s annual Canada Day event is returning for 2026! Canada Day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre in the Mabbett Hall! There is also free drop-in basketball in the gym and free drop-in lacrosse offered in the Jon Baillie Arena from 8:30 - 11:30am.

Volunteers are wanted to support staff and participants with a variety of activities, including providing event information and directions, light breakfast clean-up, and assisting event staff as needed. This is a great role for anyone who wants to learn about event management and enjoys variety and working as part of a team. 

Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Time: 8:45am - 12:00pm

Location:

• 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
• Check in at Mabbett Hall with your supervisor, Baljit Sastry.

Specific volunteer duties may include:

• Assisting with the set up or take down of the event of tables, chairs and tents;
• Welcoming visitors to the event;
• Light breakfast clean-up
• Providing event information and direction;
• Helping to manage lineups for the Pancake Breakfast;
• Providing directions and support to participants in the Gym and Jon Baillie Arena

Working Conditions: Activities will be indoors at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 19 years of age
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Able to safely lift 20lbs
• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset) 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact, Events at events@portcoquitlam.ca.