Full Time Parks & recreation The Town of Pelham is a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to creating opportunities for current and future generations. We are proud to be part of the Niagara Region, known for its natural beauty, strong sense of community, and commitment to sustainability and growth. Keeping our community clean and thriving Pelham is home to approximately 19,000 residents and continues to grow while maintaining its small-town charm and high quality of life.

The Town’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan prioritizes responsible growth and development, environmental stewardship, and building a resilient, future‑ready organization. The mission is to create an active and sustainable community while promoting an exceptional quality of life, valuing its people, their experiences and the workplace. Join the team and help make a meaningful difference in Pelham!

Reporting to the Supervisor of Recreational Programming, the Special Events and Festivals Programmer is responsible for creating, developing, coordinating, and delivering the Town’s special events and festivals. This position collaborates with all stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure the delivery of exceptional events and festivals that enrich the community and align with Council’s strategic plan. Create, plan, implement and evaluate various Town events and festivals including Family Day, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Summerfest, the Volunteer Appreciation Night, the Santa Claus Parade and the Winterfest market.

Establish and monitor budgets for special events and festivals. Research and analyze events well in advance in order to make budgetary recommendations Maintain supplies,



equipment and materials and ensure all logistical needs are ordered or in place; Oversee the coordination of all stakeholders including other Town departments, community groups and volunteers in the delivery of events and festivals Prepare reports at the end of the event or festival outlining specific details including number of attendees, costs and revenue, and recommendations for improvements Assist with grant applications and implementation related to festivals and events Liaise with community groups and associations; ongoing communication and interaction with external and internal customers to maintain the highest level of customer service Enforce Town policies and procedures for staff, instructors, volunteers and contracted facility renters for events and festivals Partner with the Niagara Regional Economic Development Officer on local tourism opportunities and the promotion of local businesses Review external event applications and develop yearly event listings We do still encourage you to apply as you may have other relevant expertise and experience to bring to the role ~ Post‑secondary diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Event Management, or related field ~Smart Serve Certification ~ Food Handler Certification ~ A competitive salary ranging between $67,895 to $79,428 with a 35‑hour work week (primarily 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday). Work outside of normally scheduled hours to support events is required.

Fully paid, comprehensive group benefits including an annual $500 Healthcare Spending Account and participation in the OMERS pension plan Professional development training opportunities A commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the community we serve.

📌 Special Events and Festivals Programmer (Fonthill)
🏢 Town of Pelham
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