Job Description

Specialist, Communications & Community RelationsFull-time; Permanent

Date Posted: January 30, 2026

Who We Are…

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 116-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15 day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.

At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community.

The PNE’s Sales, Marketing & Business Development Department oversees the company’s marketing, corporate partnerships, group sales, facility sales, business development and TicketLeader. Our team are hardworking and motivated individuals that have a passion for the Events Industry and the PNE.

The Communications & Community Relations Specialist reports to the Manager,



Communications & Community Relations. They will play a key role across the entire organization by supporting the communications strategy as it pertains to content, platforms, and audience groups both internally and externally.

This position will work with key internal stakeholders to centralize and focus messaging across the following audience groups: guests, clients, suppliers, partners and employees.

Why join our team?

- Inspires an exhilarating and fun-loving workplace
- Supports a versatile work environment
- Innovates in both concept and process
- Thrives and promotes a fast-paced sales & marketing culture
- Collaborates with all departments in a positive and proactive way
- Proud to be a part of the growth of one of Vancouver’s most iconic institutions
- Proud to be ranked in the top 10 as one of BC’s most loved brands – BC Business 2020

What will you do this year?

In your role as Communications & Community Relations Specialist your primary accountabilities will be as follows:

Community Relations

- Support with the community advisory group and lead the youth council and neighborhood focus group including facilitating nomination process, agendas, meeting content and reporting results.
- Maintain relationships with the Hastings-Sunrise area community groups, BIA and neighbors and represent the PNE at community events.




- Manage community programs such as donations, neighborhood grants, events, and neighborhood ticket recognition.
- Manage all community communications including newsletters, website content, social content and provide exceptional neighborhood-guest experience.
- Manage, facilitate, and report on all neighborhood initiative needs such as sound mitigations, neighborhood cleanliness, public safety, and traffic congestion.
- Support organizations’ community engagement and consultation requirements.
- Support Office of the President in ensuring the public board meeting community content is developed, prepared, and communicated.

Internal Communications

- Makes recommendations on best practices regarding content, timelines, tools and audiences.
- Reviews and evaluates the organization’s internal communications performance on a regular basis, establishes proper measures of performance, and as needed provides feedback for modification.
- Ensures a cohesive voice and messaging across internal departments.

External Communications

- In conjunction with marketing, develop stories and content from across the organization and the community for social, websites, presentations, and corporate storytelling.
- Takes complex information and creates content that is easy and fun to engage with.
- Supports the PNE Media Relations and Government Relations leads to ensure that all key public messages are translated across key communication channels (internal and to external business community relationships) to ensure consistency.
- Provides internal departments with external communication tools like key speaking points, fr

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