Agriculture Events Assistant - Summer Student

Westerner Park • Red Deer, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an agricultural setting, including working around livestock and operating equipment.
• Landscaping or groundskeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed