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Become a volunteer, employee, supplier or partnerFull-time position for a fixed term ($20-23/h)
Come be a part of the largest winter festival in western Canada! Festival du Voyageur is seeking Park Crew labourers to help build and deliver the 2027 edition of the festival. This unique winter contract is from January 4th to March 19th, 2027. Full-time, with opportunities for overtime, this contract is perfect for seasonal workers.
Speaking French is NOT required for this position.
Who We Are:
The Festival du Voyageur inc. is a Francophone charitable organization founded in 1969 that offers the public artistic and educational experiences inspired by the era of Voyageurs of 1815. The first edition of the winter celebration of the Festival du Voyageur took place in 1970. This annual event takes place over 10 days in February is now the largest francophone event in Western Canada welcoming more than 75,000 festival-goers a year. This celebration showcases the arts of several disciplines, including music, dance, sculpture and visual arts, while prioritizing Francophone and Indigenous artists.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Site Manager and Foremen and while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety rules, you will be responsible, among other things, for building, maintaining and dismantling various infrastructures for the smooth running of the Festival du Voyageur. This position is outdoors and requires working in cold weather conditions for long periods of time.
Qualifications:
- Basic understanding and use of hand/ power tools
- Ability to work outdoors in cold weather for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work alone and in a team setting
- Ability to follow instructions
- Attention to detail
- Class 5 driver’s license preferred
- Skid Steer and Telehandler experience will be considered an asset.
- Previous construction experience will be considered an asset;
The Festival du Voyageur is pleased to offer you:
- The opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in an exciting and unique work environment
- Work experience in construction
- Discount on official Festival du Voyageur merchandise
- Free entry to Festival du Voyageur 2027
- Letter of reference once the job is completed, if requested
We thank all applicants for your interest, however, only candidates selected for a job interview will be contacted.
The Festival du Voyageur inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In all of our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital and family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and any other characteristics protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act.
Do you have experience as a snow carver and would like to propose your project to come to life at Festival du Voyageur 2027? Now is your chance!
Submit your project by November 23, 2026
▶ Full details and submission form available ◀
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Planning is well under way for the 58th edition of the Festival du Voyageur taking place from February 12 to 21, 2027. We are currently seeking Market vendors. This Call for Vendors is for the Tente de souvenirs and Louis-Riel Day Market.
The deadline to submit your application is Monday, November 2, 2026. Since space is limited and we want to ensure a variety of products in the tents and the market, a selection process is in place. Please fill out the form below to submit your interest in participating in either the Tente de souvenirs or the Louis-Riel Day Market.
