Base31 is Prince Edward County’s newest cultural destination, set on a 70-acre historic former WWII air training base just outside of Picton, Ontario. Purchased in 2021 by PEC Community Partners, the site has undergone an ambitious transformation, restoring heritage buildings, reimagining the landscape, and creating dynamic public spaces filled with art, live music, and exciting food and drink experiences.
Since opening in 2022, Base31 has become a thriving hub of creativity and culture, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. The site has hosted hundreds of events, from large-scale festivals and concerts to intimate performances by Canada’s top musicians. It has also introduced a bustling open-air food & drink market, immersive art experiences, after-dark adventures, and interactive programming. Visitors can explore galleries, escape rooms, outdoor play spaces, children’s camps and arts programs, and curated group experiences, with culinary adventures and creative installations adding to its ever-evolving energy.
In 2025, a new exhibition hall will open, further celebrating the site's rich heritage and its impact on the local community, as well as on a national and global scale. Across Base31, visitors will have opportunities to engage with its history through guided tours, exhibitions, and interactive storytelling experiences that bring the past to life.
Looking ahead, Base31 will continue to evolve as a hub for creativity, heritage, food, and community, introducing fresh experiences and amenities that inspire play, discovery, relaxation, and connection, reflecting the distinct spirit of Prince Edward County. In the coming years, the surrounding area will also grow, with new rental and home ownership opportunities enhancing its vibrancy and appeal.
POSITION TYPE
Type: Full Time
Salary: $22/hour
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Hours may vary based on operational needs and scheduled events. This may include afternoons, evenings, and weekend work.
Location: Picton, Ontario (onsite required)
Start Date: April 2025
Reports To:
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Site Operations Manager
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Head of Site Operations and Tenant Relations
OVERVIEW
This is a rare opportunity to join the Site Operations team and support the safe, functional, and welcoming operation of a dynamic 70+ acre, multi-use cultural destination.
The Site Operations Associate is a hands-on, cross-functional generalist responsible for supporting all aspects of site operations across the property. This role plays a key part in maintaining high standards for facilities, grounds, tenant spaces, event venues, and public areas, ensuring a positive experience for guests, tenants, employees, and the broader community.
Daily responsibilities shift based on weather conditions, seasonal demands, scheduled events, and operational priorities. Associates are expected to adapt quickly and support a wide range of operational needs across the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Include, but are not limited to:
Grounds & Beautification
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Beautification, upkeep, and general maintenance of the 70+ acre property
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Maintenance and care of two publicly accessible gardens
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Grounds maintenance including planting, weeding, grass cutting, weed eating, gravel spreading, pathway clearing, and snow removal
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Watering and transport of water to support gardens and landscaped areas during the growing season
Facilities & Cleaning
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General maintenance and cleaning of 40+ buildings across the site
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Cleaning of public spaces, washrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and event venues
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Garbage, recycling, and compost removal and maintenance
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Identifying hazards and supporting strong health and safety standards across the site
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Wearing and properly using required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
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Following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and direction from Site Operations leadership
Event & Tenant Support
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Event-related support including pre-event setup and post-event teardown/reset, including cleaning and waste removal
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Periodic event cleaning support during high-capacity or sold-out events in the Drill Hall, as required
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Servicing the operational needs of commercial tenants, including space readiness, basic troubleshooting, and coordination with Site Operations leadership
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Responding professionally to guest and tenant inquiries and providing directions or assistance as needed
Reactive & Seasonal Work
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Responding to reactive and unplanned operational needs such as spills, weather-related tasks, urgent maintenance issues, and site resets
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Supporting seasonal transitions, including snow removal and high-volume summer operations
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Other duties as assigned to support safe and effective site operations
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
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Experience using small equipment such as snow blowers, zero-turn lawn mowers, and weed eaters
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Valid Class G driver’s license
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
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Comfort working in a highly seasonal environment where workload, priorities, and tasks change throughout the year
ASSETS & CERTIFICATIONS
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Tractor and plow operation experience considered an asset
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Working at Heights certification or willingness to obtain
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
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Willingness to learn and take direction
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Professional, approachable, and respectful demeanor
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Strong sense of accountability and pride in maintaining shared spaces
EQUITY & DIVERSITY
Base31 Partners Inc. is committed to expanding opportunities of commonly under-represented people from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, persons with disabilities and others.
Base31 Partners Inc. strives to be an equitable and inclusive workplace. We value an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of many different voices. We encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, or status as an Indigenous person.
We work, live, make, grow, meet, and co-create on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Anishinaabeg, Huron-Wendat and Mississauga nations. Our site is adjacent to the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka community in Tyendinaga (the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). We are grateful to all the Indigenous and Métis peoples who have been traditional and contemporary stewards of this region. We recognize that all non-Indigenous people are visitors to this land, and it is our responsibility to embrace our Treaty obligation to care for the land.
ACCOMODATION
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at
(613) 476-3064 We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
