ScreamFest is Canada’s Largest and Scariest Halloween Event. At ScreamFest you will experience haunted houses, Halloween themed carnival games, creepy and disturbing entertainment, and FEAR. Although we admit anyone, this event is rated PG13 – we are out to really, really scare adults. This event is NOT recommended for young children or the faint of heart. PS – We don’t sell underwear, so bring an extra pair…
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.
How long have you been in business?
- Pumpkins After Dark - 3 Years
- Screamfest -18 years
How many locations do you have in Calgary and nationally/internationally? What locations are hiring locally in Calgary and area?
- Pumpkins After Dark runs in Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Ottawa, and Milton.
- ScreamFest runs in Calgary only.
- We hire seasonal staff across Canada, there are plenty of opportunities in each show.
How many people does your organization employ? How many locally?
50+ employed
locally, a few hundred across Canada.
What type of positions do you offer? (ex. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)
Seasonal and
contract.
What are the benefits of working for your company? Staff discounts, incentive programs, scholarships etc.
Free entry to
Pumpkins After Dark and ScreamFest. Events experience and option for a good
reference to use when applying to future jobs.
Describe opportunities for advancement.
We invite staff from previous years back to
join us before our job posts go live. We also hire permanent staff occasionally,
and we tend to choose standout employees from our seasonal workers.
List any corporate responsibility initiatives that your organization is currently involved in.
We donate to
and support over a dozen local charities.
What are some entry level career opportunities that your organization offers? Please attach job descriptions. Youth want to know as much detail as possible before deciding to apply.
How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?
Pumpkins After Dark: https://calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com/hiring/
Screamfest: https://calgary.pumpkinsafterdark.com/hiring/
Describe your hiring and interview process?
Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview at their earliest convenience. After the interview, successful candidates will be contacted with a job offer and provided with all employment information.
What do you look for in an employee?
Positive attitude, reliable, teachable, and a team player.
What type of education/training/equipment do you require?
Entry level. We
will provide onsite training and equipment for all candidates.
What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions?
15+ years old
minimum.
Provide a wage range for entry level positions.
$16/hrs
What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?
We are open Thurs-Sun evenings from approx
7pm-11pm (open based on sunset). There are plenty of shifts available to choose
from, staff can work every day or one day a week, or anything in between. If a
candidate has limited availability, we just need to know ahead of time.
Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?
We provide a toque for all staff members. This event is outdoors, we are open rain or shine. Staff will need to dress accordingly. Staff may dress in the Halloween theme if they choose, outfits must be pumpkins or Halloween related. Consider wearing orange, or a jack-o-lantern outfit, not a princess dress or morph suit. Otherwise, warm pants and a jacket are recommended. At Screamfest your costume is your responsibility, but we have plenty of long-term staff to help new staff put a costume together.
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