Are you passionate about creating exceptional event experiences and working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?
Do you thrive on teamwork, problem-solving, and helping bring events to life from setup to tear down? If you enjoy working behind the scenes to support exciting events and guest experiences, we want to hear from you.
The Event Services Staff team plays a key role in supporting events across Western Fair District facilities. From trade shows and community events to signature experiences like the Annual Western Fair, you will assist with event setup, operations, facility maintenance, and guest support to help deliver safe, clean, and successful events for our clients and guests.
What You’ll Do
- Support the setup, operation, and tear down of events across Western Fair District facilities.
- Serve as the Event Services point of contact for promoters, tenants, suppliers, and WFD-operated events when the Event Operations Manager is not on site.
- Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming event spaces by performing duties such as sweeping, mopping, washroom cleaning, dusting, and operating floor cleaning equipment.
- Assist in maintaining the outdoor appearance of facilities, including snow removal, garbage collection, and dump bin changes.
- Complete Caretaker Logbooks and other required documentation accurately and on time.
- Assist with minor maintenance projects including painting, lighting replacements, and ceiling tile repairs.
- Identify and report major repair or maintenance concerns to the Operations Manager.
- Deliver excellent customer service while supporting guests, clients, and event partners.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure successful event execution and facility operations.
- Represent Western Fair District in a professional and positive manner at all times.
- Follow all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of Western Fair District events and operations.
What You Bring
You are dependable, hands-on, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. You enjoy physical work, can adapt to changing priorities, and take pride in contributing to successful events and positive guest experiences.
Ideally, you have:
- Secondary School Education.
- Minimum of 1–6 months of related experience.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to obtain WFD Forklift and Aerial Lift Device certification considered an asset.
- Previous forklift and aerial lift training/operation considered an asset.
- Experience in the show or event industry considered an asset.
- Professionalism, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships.
- A proactive and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.
- A background in hospitality or event support is considered beneficial for understanding guest needs and venue operations.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed while standing, sitting, or walking.
- Continuous bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of weights up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to moving machinery, changing temperatures and humidity, dust, dirt, and animals.
- Shifts may include days, afternoons, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Who We Are
Western Fair District is a leading year-round, not-for-profit agri-food organization dedicated to celebrating community and agriculture. Through modern facilities, signature events, and strong partnerships, we create experiences that connect and enrich our region.
Learn more about our mission and vision at:
https://westernfairdistrict.com/our-priorities
Additional Information
This is a part-time role. Because we produce live events and community experiences, flexibility is essential. Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required, particularly during major events such as the Annual Western Fair.
Background Checks
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check, which may include (but is not limited to) a criminal record check and reference check.
Diversity & Inclusion
Western Fair District is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at any time to discuss accessible supports.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $20.15 per hour
Work Location: In person
