Haunted Attractions Supervisor - Fright Nights

at  Pacific National Exhibition

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE…

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) 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.
Fright Nights at the PNE is Western Canada’s Scariest Haunt; key features are roaming Scare Actors, Haunted Houses and other attractions and atmospheric programming on-site within Playland.
We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals who have a passion for the haunt industry and have extensive experience in live events or TV/Film production. The Haunted Attractions Supervisor will report to the Festival Programs Managers and will be responsible for overseeing an attraction, provide clear communication of issues to the respective team members, and carry out safety protocols as outlined by the Festival Programs Managers, and Assist management with production elements during the run of the show and supporting fellow Haunted Attractions supervisory team members as needed.
Our ideal candidates will possess strong organizational & communication skills and will have a background in production, theater, or film. The Haunted Attractions Supervisor will work in compliance with all health and safety requirements as determined by WorkSafeBC, and all other applicable legislation and company policies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO THIS YEAR?

In your role as our Haunted Attractions Supervisor, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Assist with various Fright Nights operational tasks, including but not limited to crowd control, actor escorts, aiding actors with costume & mask application
• Provide a safe environment for all actors & other team members
• Provide training, coaching, and oversee the performance of all assigned actors
• Report any deficiencies with the attraction to maintenance & managerial staff
• Report any issues with staff or guests to respective team members
• Oversee attraction readiness through daily pre check
• Oversee all safety procedures & protocol within your attraction
• Oversee staff throughout the attractions

EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the safe & scary function of your assigned attraction
• Assist Management & supervisory team as needed
• Escorting actors as needed
• Checking operation of attraction on regular basis through the evening
• Crowd control at assigned attraction as needed
• Assist with attraction readiness prior to opening
• Assist with safety procedures and protocols
• Other duties as assigned