Clerk - Agriculture

at  Pacific National Exhibition

Job Description:
Seasonal; Full-Time (June-September)
Wage &Paygrade: $22.18/hour (PG100) + 10% in lieu of Benefits and Vacation
Date Posted: April 8, 2024

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 114-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 and winter Fair which average 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.
We are seeking an adaptable and guest service-focused individual that has a passion for Agriculture, 4-H Program and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE.) Our ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of agriculture and considerable experience with 4-H. They will work 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 Clerk - Agriculture, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Staff Agriculture Office reception, answer the telephone and handle enquiries.
• Collect, process and input entries and results into a computer system.
• Prepare and organize documents and supplies for livestock shows.
• Perform general office work such as photocopying, handling mail, and filing.
• Complete follow through on exhibitor’s entries, handle payments and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with exhibitors and public both in person and on the phone to assist with questions or concerns.
• Create displays and organize awards and prizes for shows.
• Assist with livestock shows, competitions and events as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.