Go by Bike Week Event Activators (Contract: May 30 to June 9, 2024)

Love talking to people and want to help run an in-person event? HUB Cycling is hiring six independent contractors to be Go by Bike Week Event Activators!

A young woman in her twenties stand behind an information booth at an event promoting safe cycling

About HUB Cycling and Go by Bike Week (June 3-9, 2024):

HUB Cycling is Metro Vancouver’s cycling organization that encourages people of all ages and abilities to cycle more often. Go by Bike Week is a week-long event that encourages people to cycle more often. Activators set up and run the Celebration Stations, high-energy pop-up stations across Metro Vancouver where the public can receive cycling resources, free snacks, and bike maintenance.

HUB Cycling is offering two different contract types for this position. Please indicate your preferences in your application.

Contract A overview - Event Activator A (2 people needed)

Dates: May 30 to June 8, 2024

Compensation: $1380 (52 hours- includes 10 hours paid travel and rest time) 

  • Week of May 27-31: Assigned drivers must pick up the keys for the rental van from 312 Main St, Vancouver. (on-site)

  • May 30th, 5-7 PM: online training

  • June 2nd, 12-3 PM: packing supplies at 312 Main St, Vancouver (on-site)

  • June 3- 7 (Monday- Friday): estimated 6.5 hours daily between 5:45AM - 7:30PM (on-site). 

  • June 8, 9-2 PM: Family day event, Downtown Vancouver. (on-site)

Final schedule will be shared after a candidate is hired.

Contract B overview - Event Activator B (4 people needed)

Dates: May 30 to June 8, 2024

Compensation: $1245 (47 hours- includes 10 hours paid travel and rest time) 

  • Week of May 27-31: Assigned drivers must pick up the keys for the rental van from 312 Main St, Vancouver. (on-site)

  • May 30th, 5-7 PM: online training

  • June 2nd, 12-3 PM: pack supplies at 312 Main St, Vancouver (on-site)

  • June 3- 7 (Monday- Friday): estimated 6.5 hours each day between 5:45AM - 6:30PM (on-site). 

Final schedule will be shared after a candidate is hired.

Must-haves: 

  • Ability to lift 20 lbs

  • Willingness to work rain or shine

  • Excited to engage with the public! (prior customer service experience is preferred.)

3/6 contractors need to have: 

  • Class 5 driver's license and two years of driving history in BC. Drivers will be compensated an additional $15 per day. 

Responsibilities - All contracts:

  • Set-up and take down Celebration Stations

    • Drive equipment to each site location (vehicle provided)

    • Unload and set up the event tent, tables, and signage at each location

    • Take down each station and load the equipment into the van.

  • Engage the public at Celebration Stations

  • Chat with members of the public about cycling and work with volunteers (training will be provided). You’ll be the face of HUB Cycling!

How to apply:

Please email to Lisa Storey at  gobybike@bikehub.ca 

  1. Your resume 

  2. Your preferred contract (contract A or B)

  3. A short paragraph introducing yourself and why you are interested in this position

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2024. Please submit your application early as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. 

HUB Cycling’s commitment to equity:

HUB Cycling is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace and to working with people and communities to help them thrive and prosper. Diversity is integral to this commitment. Our diversity allows us to better understand, connect to, and respond to the needs of our members and communities. HUB Cycling encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, and LGBTQIA and individuals from other diverse communities to apply.