Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation is pleased to invite applications for the position of Manager, Signature Event Production within our Signature Events Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional to help lead the planning and delivery of memorable events that bring our community together.

Reporting to the Director, Signature Events, the Manager, Signature Event Production is responsible for planning, producing, and delivering Prairieland’s Signature Events, including associated entertainment programming. This role works closely with internal departments, external partners, vendors, performers, and event staff to ensure each event is delivered professionally, safely, and successfully.

To be successful in this role, the selected candidate will bring strong event production experience, effective leadership skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.

The role is 35 hours per week with regular work hours between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during peak event periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and onsite delivery of Prairieland Signature Events.
• Serve as a key contact for clients, partners, performers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Develop event timelines, schedules, staffing plans, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate entertainment booking, contracts, performer logistics, and show-day needs.
• Work closely with Operations, Marketing, Food & Beverage, A/V Production, and other departments to ensure successful event delivery.
• Develop entertainment programming that supports event goals, audience interests, and overall guest experience.
• Research industry trends, emerging performers, and programming opportunities to keep Signature Events fresh, engaging, and competitive.
• Serve as the onsite contact for performers, manage show-day needs, maintain booking partner relationships, support promotional details, and review entertainment performance after events.
• Hire, schedule, supervise, train, and support event staff in partnership with Human Resources.
• Manage event budgets, entertainment costs, deposits, settlements, and related expenditures.
• Support risk management, performance management/discipline, health and safety, licensing, and emergency planning requirements.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, agencies, suppliers, and industry contacts.
• Review event outcomes, guest experience, and financial performance to support continuous improvement.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in event management, business, administration, hospitality, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience leading the planning and delivery of large-scale public events, including supervision of staff, coordination of vendors, budget oversight, and on-site event execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with teams, partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Experience researching, negotiating, and booking entertainment talent including contract and rider negotiations.
• Knowledge of booking trends, touring cycles, industry contacts, and talent options.
• Ability to manage multiple bookings, priorities, and deadlines.
• Knowledge of live event production, including sound, lighting, staging, and show flow.
• Calm, adaptable, and decisive under pressure.
• Collaborative leader who supports staff and cross-department teamwork.
• Commitment to making customer service the top priority in all event planning and delivery.

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.

Submit applications to Korilee Burgess: kburgess@prairielandpark.com
Closing date: September 18, 2026

Sports on Tap of Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and responsible full-time Chef/Kitchen Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Sports on Tap Manager, the Chef/Kitchen Manager is responsible for recruiting, developing and leading a dedicated team of culinary staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food handling/preparation, team management, customer service, and will be a collaborative team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.

The role is 80 hours per two weeks, and the work schedule will vary from week to week depending upon the business needs. Morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts will be required.

Duties:

• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff; facilitate ongoing training and education of menu items.
• Scheduling of all kitchen staff.
• Monitor and control food costs.
• Inventory management and quality control.
• Menu suggestions, planning, and creations.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen as per provincial and federal food safety laws.
• Monitoring equipment.
• Assist with the disciplinary process as required.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in commercial food preparation.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Culinary arts training and/or hospitality post-secondary education are considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience training, hiring, scheduling, and developing menus.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must have a strong commitment to customer service excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be mature, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in stressful situations.
• Willingness to work all shifts including days/evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Prairieland offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Prairieland is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Submit your application to Matthew Hurley: mhurley@prairielandpark.com
Closing date: September 17, 2026

The Prairieland Ag Center of Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation currently requires casual Ag Center Personnel.

The Prairieland Ag Center is a year-round multi-purpose facility that caters to livestock shows and sales, equestrian events, and a variety of other agricultural uses.

The work schedule will vary from week to week depending upon the events schedule. Evening and weekend shifts will be required.

Duties:

• Prepare facility to host livestock events and events clean up.
• Set up and take down penning, stalls, and head stalls as required to accommodate livestock for events.
• Maintain cleanliness of building and grounds.
• Point of contact for client during events.
• Work with Operations Department to facilitate maintenance of equipment and building.
• Supervising of crew for set-up and clean-up of livestock events
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of the livestock industry, specifically equine related events, facilities, and services.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Analyze problems, provide information, and generate solutions with the assistance of the Agriculture Manager and Operations Department.
• Ability to operate equipment such as the area groomer, forklift, bobcat, loader, and tractor.
• Able to work mornings, days, evenings, and weekends.

Prairieland is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Submit applications to Leigh Ann Hurlburt: lhurlburt@prairielandpark.com
Closing date: August 10, 2026