GREEN TEAM TEARDOWN
JOB POSTING

Bass Coast Festival is hiring a Green Team Teardown.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The Green Team Teardown role is crucial for the efficient dismantling of festival infrastructure with sustainability in mind. Engaging in physical labour, this position works with the Green Team to ensure a clean festival area and supports the implementation of waste minimization plans, and assists with various tear-down duties.

The successful candidates must be available to be on the festival site from July 13 - July 17, 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

• Engage in physical labour for festival infrastructure teardown.

• Collaborate with the Green Team for clean festival areas and campgrounds.

• Provide physical support for Green Team's waste minimization plan.

• Assist in coordinating waste, recycling, and compost transfer schedules.

• Aid in setting up teardown-specific recycling, waste, and compost stations.

• Assist in removing and storing Green Team signage.

• Participate in relevant meetings and communications.

• Other teardown duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Effective time management for teardown deadlines.

• Problem-solving skills for unexpected challenges.

• Clear communication to coordinate tasks with teams.

• Organisational skills for orderly teardown.

• Attention to detail for thorough cleanup.

• Commitment to safety protocols and hazard awareness.

• Flexibility for various physical tasks and ability to perform tasks for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Previous physical labour or teardown experience is beneficial.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working alone or collaboratively.

• Experience driving a truck and trailer is an asset

• Capability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

• Passion for the high-pressure and fast-paced festival production.

• Experience with festivals or events is an asset.

• Enthusiasm for efficient teardown in festival production.

• Must be legally eligible to work unrestricted in Canada.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

Contract Duration:
July 13 - July 17, 2026: On the festival site.

Compensation:

Flat rate contract: $200 / day

All Bass Coast team members work remotely and are required to have their own computer and workspace (whether at home or elsewhere). The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and work remotely with team members. In-person meetings may be required.

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:

• • Why are you interested in joining the Green Team Teardown at Bass Coast Festival?

  • Do you enjoy working in a team and contributing to a clean and efficient festival teardown process? 

  • What excites you the most about being part of the Green Team Teardown, and how do you envision contributing to the team's efforts?

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.