Job Description:
Full-time; Permanent
Wage: $46.12/hour (PG22) with TQ plus benefit allotment
Date Posted: August 12, 2025

WHO WE ARE…

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-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. 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.
We are seeking a diligent and hard-working individual that have a passion for the Events setup industry and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). The Carpenter of the PNE Facilities & Maintenance department are responsible for carpentry duties including maintenance and renovation projects for Facilities Grounds across the PNE site as well on events set-up and event assets maintenance. They will operate vehicles and tools/equipment in compliance with all health and safety requirements as determined by WorkSafeBC, and all other applicable legislation and company policies.

In your role as a Carpenter, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Perform carpentry duties for maintenance and renovation projects across all Facilities and grounds at the PNE
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
• Operating all tools and machines of the carpentry trade in a safe and responsible manner
• Ensure projects are completed within specified time, and notify supervisor if difficulties arise
• Building and dismantling fair, fright night, and entertainment stages
• Complete work documentation, including detailed timesheet submitted to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform other related duties as assigned