Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized person to fill the role of Agriculture Event Coordinator.

Reporting to the Agriculture Manager, the Agriculture Event Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of flagship agricultural events and Ag Centre rentals, overseeing all stages from committee engagement through to on-site execution.

To be successful in this role, effective communication and providing exceptional customer service are critical. The selected candidate will also bring a positive approach and heightened attention to detail with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.

This full-time role is 35 hours per week with regular work hours between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. At times there will be a need to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on the events taking place at Prairieland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Always provide exceptional customer service along with an understanding of the commercial goals of the business as a whole.
- Manage all rental inquiries and draft, negotiate, and finalize client contracts and bids for facility bookings.
- Coordinate the Ag Center event calendar; schedule dates, allocate spaces, assign staff for rental events including boarding.
- Liaise with clients to confirm event logistics, special requirements, and billing arrangements.
- Assist in all events produced by Agriculture department
- Oversee event setup and teardown for all rentals, and ensuring facilities meet client specifications for all events.




- Supervise urban camp programs and other group activities during event setup, execution, and cleanup.
- Implement and manage the 50/50 ticketing program: organize group sales, track distributions, and reconcile revenue.
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of signature Ag events (e.g. Ag Experience and Garden Experience) and attend all committee meetings.
- Generate and process invoices, purchase orders for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary education in Events Management or similar is an asset. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in an event coordinator role.
- Strong working knowledge of the agriculture industry.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and event management tools and applications.
- Effective project planning and time-management skills.
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Strong commitment to exceptional customer service
- Valid driver’s license required.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Prairieland offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Prairieland is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Agriculture Event Coordinator (Saskatoon)
🏢 Prairieland Park
📍 Saskatoon