Agriculture Events Assistant - Summer Student at Westerner Park – Red Deer, Alberta

Westerner Park is seeking a hardworking and dependable Agricultural Events Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs) to join our Event Delivery team. This temporary, full-time role provides hands-on support for agricultural events, ensuring facilities and grounds are safe, clean, and event-ready for guests, participants, and livestock.

As part of the Event Delivery team, the Agricultural Events Assistant plays a key role in supporting the setup, operation, and teardown of agricultural events, contributing to a positive and professional experience for all involved.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Event Delivery, the Agricultural Events Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of agricultural event spaces, including the AgVenture Pavilion. This role requires physical stamina, adaptability, and the ability to work safely around livestock and equipment in a fast-paced environment.

1. Event Setup, Operations & Teardown

• Assist with the setup, daily operations, and teardown of the AgVenture Pavilion.
• Support opening procedures to ensure spaces are clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Assist with closing procedures, ensuring areas are cleared, secured, and prepared for the next day.

2. Facility & Grounds Maintenance

• Clean and maintain agricultural event spaces, including stalls, show rings, and parking areas.
• Clear manure and animal waste from designated areas.
• Conduct final checks to ensure stalls and facilities are clean, sanitized, and event-ready.
• Empty waste bins and transport materials to appropriate disposal locations.

3. Equipment Operation & Material Handling

• Operate tractors and related equipment to support event setup and teardown.
• Handle and move event materials such as steel panels, animal stalls, shovels, rakes, and jump equipment.

4. Volunteer & On-Site Support

• Assist with volunteer coordination, including confirming attendance and guiding volunteers to assigned roles.
• Provide general on-site support to ensure smooth daily operations, escalating issues as needed.

5. Safety & Team Collaboration

• Work safely in close proximity to livestock and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and safe event delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational success.

• Clean, safe, and well-maintained agricultural event spaces.
• Efficient setup and teardown of event areas.
• Properly sanitized and prepared stalls and facilities.
• Safe handling of equipment and materials.

• Experience in an agricultural setting, including working around livestock and operating equipment (preferred).
• Landscaping or groundskeeping experience (an asset).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Eligibility for the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

At Westerner Park, you’ll be part of a team driven by purpose and community. We offer:

• Competitive compensation of $18.00/hr.
• Hands-on experience in agricultural event operations and large-scale event delivery.
• A dynamic work environment with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities.
• A supportive and team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and growth.

Explore working at Westerner Park, where your contributions help bring agricultural events to life and create memorable guest experiences. Realize your potential and apply now to start your extraordinary story with us.

Affiliation: Member of the Westerner Employees’ Association
Employment Type: Temporary / Full-Time
Reports To: Assistant Manager, Event Delivery
Overtime Eligible: Yes

Thank you for your interest in Westerner Park. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Westerner Park welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodation is available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.