Assistant Manager, Fair & Festival Operations

Assistant Manager, Fair and Festival Operations

Full-time;
Term Contract

(August 1, 2026 – September 31, 2027)

Date Posted:
July 15, 2026

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 116-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15 day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events.

In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.

At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values:
Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community.

The Assistant Manager of Fair and Festival Operations is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams in the creation and execution of our large-scale, internally produced events such as the annual Summer Fair as well as live entertainment events such as concerts, sporting events, and trade shows. They will drive business development while demonstrating effective project planning and processes to manage milestones, timelines, budgets, and priorities while working directly with complex matrixed teams and external partners.

We are looking for a collaborative, self-starter to take on the role within the Event Operations Team at the PNE. They will be responsible for planning and executing a wide range of live events and will be responsible for all event day deliverables. This individual will work closely with many departments within the organization to ensure a seamless event experience for PNE clients and guests.

• Exhilarating and fun-loving culture
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more
• Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food Stands
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!

In your role as the Assistant
Manager, Fair and Festival Operations
, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Assist with project management of the annual summer Fair, including facilitation of cross functional planning meetings and working group meetings and site layout planning (booking meetings, agendas, minutes, action item follow through etc.) .
• Assist with functional resource planning and execution for event rentals such as fence, tents, trailers and golf carts.
• Assist with the Fair credential program, ensuring accurate allocation and distribution of credentials for vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Assist with planning and facilitating entertainment and programming such as touring exhibits, activations and onsite experiences.
• Monitors local cultural activity looking for opportunities to develop exhibits, participatory programs and new relationships adding to the mix of Fair time activity.

• Assist with management of the Fair time exhibition space sales and exhibit set-up activities for the 400,000…