adjoint administratif

administrative assistant

INTERNATIONAL CROWD MANAGEMENT

I worked for this company for almost 4 years.

I did Event Security and Supervisory Work for them at a few locations within the Fraser Valley/Metro Vancouver Region.

The company does offer a few full-time permanent positions at a median wage. But for the most part their work is casual/on-call depending on an event. So don't apply expecting to get a lot of work.

Event security is good for students, or those wanting to supplement their income with something relatively easy. 

The interview I had was pretty standard but I got the feeling I was already hired before I walked through the door, as the manager doing the hiring wasn't very "into it". I know after working for them for some time now, that it's a revolving door, people come and people go, and there's contractual obligations to have X amount of guards per event, meaning hire whoever walks through the door and has a pulse. The downside to this, is the quality of guards hired is very low. Typically lazy, young (some old) folks who speak little English who show up and stand around or don't do their job. 

Our management team would forgo any suggestions of improvements because it's simply easier to hire mass amounts of people than put effort into getting quality staff. 

The pay was OK, again, don't expect this type of work to pay your bills and fund your vacations. Just provide a bit of extra cash on the side.

There were no training opportunities within this organization.

Very basic uniform shirts are largely provided, with thin windbreaker-type jackets. If you're unlucky and get posted to an outdoor event in not-so-good weather, you're SOL unless you bring your own jacket and warm/dry clothing. 

Supervisors were a hit and miss, they would sometimes hire within and give supervisor positions to quality people who know what they're doing, other times, not so much. 

In summary, if you're looking for a "whatever" type job for some extra cash, it's an alright job to work. It is what it is.

A typical day at work starts collecting timesheets from the previous day/night's event, processing them and preparing invoices based on the timesheets.
I learned to complete payroll at tight deadline. Management and co-workers helped and cooperated me so that I could complete my task on time.
The hardest part of the job was timesheets arrived after the payroll cut-off dates.
Most enjoyable part of the job was that I was able to meet and help internal clients every two weeks when they came to pick up paychecks.

The hours always varied since this company over watched many events and major concerts that came to town. It was our job to keep the place under control and remove any patrols that did not comply to the rules of the facility. I enjoyed being on the move during a whole shift it was great.

Poorly coordinated work dispatchment which may inevitably and frequently lead to employees being left without covering for their own expenses related with work, and their effort to reach the (often - remote) destination of place of work, even if their shifts are being unexpectedly cancelled for unknown reasons....

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay is fair. Be prepared for long times between breaks


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Clients can be obsessive so pay attention 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pretty normal for a work environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Dull routine with occasional times being challenging

I worked with ICM for almost 5 full years. It was an interesting experience but not one i recommend as anything more then a side job if you are going into a guest service role. You just don't really move up no matter what. That being said, i also can't say it was truly bad. Just kind of a middle of the road job. 

It's what you expect from low wage Security jobs. Almost no possibility for advancement, low wages compared to the work, etc etc. It's a good job to start with in certain areas. But the further you get from the big cities, the less the main office works with or for you.

Having worked many years @ front stage for a lot of concerts an shows lots of good memorable times seeing people enjoying themselves.First aid in cases that are necessary were the interesting but stressful times .Good team an access controls helped us manage 500,000 people through in 22 days @ Olympics >

working for ICM is very fun, meeting new customers/guests ,watching the events taking place ( concerts etc..)
hardest part of the job was standing up for long periods of time , other than that it was very much enjoyable

duties tend to be boring.  just  ok. Lots of staff can always ask for help. Little time commitment choose your hours. Good 2nd income. Culture of entertainment business and leisure activity. Job offers a different perspective on live events.

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