More info on the assignments and arrangements

Training

Training will commence the day after your arrival. Each training module (3 days) has been specifically designed to cover material you need to know to execute your assigned role in-venue. Upon completion of training you will then be prepared to work in-venue, and as such, you will go into your assigned venue immediately following training.

Roommates

As mentioned before, you will have a roommate. If staying at the Delta Hotel you will be sharing your room with one other person. If staying at the Horstman House in Whistler, you will be sharing a 1 or 2 bedroom suite, each with their own bathroom, separated by a kitchen and dining, living space. We will be utilizing bunk beds at the Horstman House which ensures that the entire Whistler team gets to stay together. Roommates are pre-assigned. You will learn who your roommate is upon check-in. Note that we are not accommodating roommate requests.

Internet Access

Regardless of where you are staying, you will have access to the internet. If you are staying at the Delta, you will have access to three (3) computer stations 24/7 in a private designated “communication room”. Skype will be available and web cams attached. Internet service will also be available in two additional one bedroom hospitality suites at the Delta located on the 11th Floor. Wi-Fi is also available in the lobby of the Delta and the Hemisphere Lounge, a casual eating area adjacent to the hotel lobby.

If you are staying at the Horstman House in Whistler, you will have access to two (2) computers 24/7 in a private designated “communication room”. Skype will also be available and web cams attached. You can connect wirelessly at the Horstman House from your room at no additional charge, however the connection may not meet your expectations.

Work Hours and Expectations

Expect long days with varying shifts. We ask that you keep a flexible work approach in mind as anything could happen when it comes to the Olympics. There is no such thing as a typical day.

Assigned Venues

Venue assignments have been determined and will not be changed. A considerable amount of time and thought has been taken to determine each venue team and we will not be entertaining venue assignment changes. Product Merchandisers will learn of their specific venue assignment during training.

Paralympic Transition

While the Olympics end on Feb 28th and the Paralympics don’t begin until March 12th, there is lots of work to be done during this period. Paralympic Venues need to be prepared for operation and Olympic venues that are not being used for the Paralympics closed out (load-in/load–out.)