BARS CARPENTER LEAD
JOB POSTING

Bass Coast Festival is hiring a Bars Carpenter Lead.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The position is responsible for leading the construction and dismantling of bar infrastructure on the festival site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Bar Manager and Site Carpentry team to ensure bar service areas and related structures are built safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate must be available to be on the festival site from Friday, July 3 - Thursday, July 16, 2026 and available for minimal pre-show hours in May and June 2026.

ABOUT BASS COAST
Celebrating its 18th year, Bass Coast is an independent, artist-owned festival shaped by a shared love of cutting edge electronic music, large scale art installations, and an expressive and open hearted community. Founded and led by Liz Thomson & Andrea Graham, Bass Coast has grown into one of North America’s most respected festivals for forward thinking curation, unique stages environments, innovative approach to harm reduction, and attention to detail.

Recognized for its creative integrity and community spirit, Bass Coast has been awarded DJ Mag’s Best Boutique Festival in North America for two consecutive years and named Best Midsize Festival in Canada by the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards. Set against the stunning landscape of the shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx Nations in British Columbia, it continues to be celebrated on a global stage.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work with the Bar Manager and Site Carpentry team to understand bar construction plans and site requirements.

• Lead the setup and teardown of bar structures including service areas, seating, floors, signage, and fencing.

• Manage and support volunteers assisting with bar construction and site builds.

• Ensure bar structures and surrounding areas are built safely and according to site plans.

• Assist with inventory and ensure bar materials and kit pieces are labelled and stored appropriately.

• Assist the Site Carpentry Manager with additional site construction projects if bar carpentry work is completed ahead of schedule.

• Support general festival setup and teardown with the Site Carpentry team.

• Adhere to project timelines and assigned budgets.

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Experience with carpentry, construction, or structural builds.

• Experience working on festival, event, or temporary site builds is an asset.

• Experience supervising volunteers or small build crews.

• Ability to interpret build plans and follow construction layouts.

• Strong organizational and problem solving abilities.

• Capable of working in a constantly evolving environment.

• Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and move construction materials.

• Effective interpersonal skills and team spirit.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada unrestricted.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

Contract Duration:

May - June, 2026: Available for minimal pre-show hours

Fri. July 3 - Thurs. July 9 and Mon. July 13 - Thurs. July 16, 2026: On festival site. 

Compensation:

Flat rate contract: $200 / day
Meals on site on working days
In-house camping access

HOW TO APPLY

Bass Coast Project Ltd is an equal opportunity employer offering a fair, co-operative, respectful, safe, and healthy work environment. We conduct hiring on the basis of employment equity. Employment equity is designed to compensate for the nonexistence of a level playing field with regard to people’s experiences and job qualifications, given structural injustices and systemic discrimination that marginalize certain groups. Bass Coast welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, people living in poverty, and newcomers to Canada.

COVID-19 Workplace Policy:

Bass Coast Festival will continue to operate in accordance with provincial and local health guidelines and recommendations.

Application Process:

1. Cover Letter & Resume: Demonstrate your interest in the position and fit for the duties and qualifications noted.

2. In your cover letter: Please respond to the following questions:

• • What experience do you have with carpentry or construction projects?

  • Describe your approach to working with volunteers or small build crews.

  • How do you ensure construction tasks are completed safely and on schedule?

Application Deadline: 
Posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please do not contact us directly about the application status.