Careers

What will you DO?

In your role as a Promo Team member your primary accountabilities will be to:
•    Interact with guests of all ages including, but not limited to selling tickets, promoting the Western Fair event in September, acting as the mascot’s handler, taking photos with guests, etc.
•    Drive a small promotional ‘camper’ vehicle, equipped with Mascot dressing area, ticket kiosk, and promotional materials to summer community events.
•    Connect with each event organizer as you arrive, coordinating activation site, parking vehicle, setting up activation area, and marketing Western Fair for a set number of scheduled hours.
•    Tear down and drive back to Western Fair to drop off promotional vehicle each scheduled promo day.
•    Responsible for following the Mascot maintenance program, to ensure that Happy looks their best at each event.
•    Potential for 10 summer events scheduled (a combination of, predominately, weeknights and weekends) as well as the 10 days of the Annual Western Fair (September 5–14, 2025).
•    This is considered a part-time, on-call, seasonal position
 

As a Promo Team member, you must:
•    Be an effective communicator. HAPPY does not speak, so you must be their voice.
•    Assist with getting the Mascot into the costume.
•    Manage crowds, and act as a guide for HAPPY to ensure their safety (stairs, walking through large crowds, etc.)
•    Help customers to capture their interactions with HAPPY by taking photos for them.
•    Sell advanced tickets to the Western Fair.
•    Always maintain a positive rapport with guests and staff.
•    Provide professional guest service, working with guests of all ages, genders and nationalities equally.
 

What else?
•    Have a valid class G driver’s license and clean drivers abstract (preferred).
•    Experience selling tickets, using a POS and cashing out an experience is an asset.
•    Must be comfortable around children and in large crowds.
•    Ability to deal with the public in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
•    Must be an energetic and self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
•    Must have the physical ability to assist the mascot get into costume and navigate crowds as well as able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
•    Ability to work a variety of shifts from May – September including daytime, evenings, weekends, Statutory Holidays and the ten days of the Annual Fair (Sep 5-14, 2025).
•    Subject to a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record check and reference check.
 

Where and when to APPLY? 
Resumes and cover letters can be submitted to hr [at] westernfairdistrict.com (hr[at]westernfairdistrict[dot]com) and will be accepted until the positions are filled.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
 

Western Fair District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
 

Western Fair District provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, human resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.
 

Agri-Business Manager – Agricultural Events and AgRobotics (Maternity Leave)

Reports to: Director of Agri-Business

Western Fair District is seeking a dynamic and experienced Agri-Business Manager to join our team on a maternity leave contract through November 2026. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to lead a range of signature agricultural events while also contributing to innovation in agri-food technology and robotics through Innovation Farms Ontario and the AgRobotics Working Group (ARWG).
Combining traditional event management with progressive leadership in agricultural innovation, this role is ideal for a professional with a strong agricultural background and a passion for advancing technology within the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Agricultural Event Leadership

• Lead the planning and execution of major ag events including the National Poultry Show, London Farm Show, and livestock displays at the Western Fair.
• Manage all aspects of event development: budgeting, logistics, exhibitor coordination, team leadership, and post-event evaluation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Security to ensure successful execution.
• Act as the on-site event lead during setup, event days, and teardown.

AgRobotics & Innovation Program Management

• Lead the AgRobotics Working Group, fostering partnerships with producers, researchers, vendors, and funding partners.
• Budget & track finances for the AgRobotics Working Group and Innovation Farms Ontario, including ensuring reporting deadlines are met between each project.
• Manage research projects and demonstration initiatives aimed at accelerating agri-tech adoption.
• Organize Knowledge Translation & Transfer (KTT) activities, industry demos, and student-focused programs.
• Oversee the development of the AgRobotics Lab at The Grove.

Systems & Technology

• Gain an understanding for Ungerboeck event management software: training, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in agricultural events, programming, or innovation-focused projects.
• Strong understanding of Ontario’s agri-food sector and emerging ag technologies.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with industry associations, research organizations, or public-sector partners is an asset.
• Ability to track time allocated between different projects and events, ensuring funding guidelines are met and timing is managed properly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Ungerboeck software preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during key events.
• Valid driver’s license required.

A portion of this role’s wage is funded through the AgRobotics Working Group and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as well as a portion through Innovation Farms Ontario, funded by FCC AgExpert. The applicant is required to manage time allocations between each project.