Event Manager, Live Entertainment

at  Pacific National Exhibition

Job Description:
Full-time; Permanent
Date Posted: August 13, 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 looking for a collaborative, self-starter to take on the role of Event Manager within the Operations Team at the PNE. The Event Manager 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.

In your role as the Event Manager, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Plan and execute a wide range of PNE events including but not limited to concerts, festivals, sporting events, community events and tradeshows
• Develop and actively manage positive relationships with production managers, tradeshow producers, concert promoters and other PNE stakeholders
• Act as the venue representative on event days by managing client request and troubleshooting operational issues
• Coordinate staffing levels, public safety, facility maintenance, load-in, load out and all other event operations
• Ensure adherence to venue policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, alcohol management, customer service, and labour management
• Ensure venues are prepared in accordance to contract requirements and client expectations
• Create production schedules, timelines, event specs using Momentus system other event planning material
• Work closely with the Ticketing Department on the event build, venue configuration and other ticketing matters
• Assist the Sales Department with event billing and settlement procedures
• Perform other related duties as required.