Job Title: Agriculture Supervisor
Contract Period: August 2nd - September 7th, 2026
Pay Rate: $18.60 / hr
ABOUT US
Looking for a summer job that’s fun, by the waterfront and gets you access to one of Toronto’s most iconic events? Come join our team at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)!
The CNE, often affectionately referred to as The Ex, is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top ten agricultural fairs in North America, attracting approximately 1.6 million visitors annually over the course of its 18-day run. With something for everyone, the CNE offers a wide range of attractions and interactive entertainment experiences including: concerts, midway rides and games, shopping, exhibits, tech and gaming hubs, food and wacky treats!
Join the team and be part of this summer tradition, helping us inspire Canadians and create memories!
Farm-Agriculture Adventures
Responsibilities
- Directing, supervising, and assisting staff to set up, maintain, and tear down activity stations
- Ensuring the activity areas are safe for both guests and staff
- Training staff to effectively demonstrate program activities to children and caregivers
- Periodically rotating through activity areas to ensure that they are well-supplied, maintained, and presentable
- Ensuring staff are able to answer basic questions from the public regarding programming, attractions, facilities, and services
- Identifying and escalating injury or security situations as needed to the appropriate personnel
- Assigning staff to activity areas and rotating them throughout the day
- Coordinating staff breaks
- Assisting staff in their roles and responsibilities during peak periods
- Receiving and coordinating staff requests regarding days off and shift-switches
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Friendly disposition
- Leadership Skills
- Responsible Attitude (as young kids are in their care)
- Ability to communicate with a variety of age levels
- Patient
- Energetic
- Customer Service-oriented
- Able to work with minimal supervision
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with and supervising youth is required
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years
- Experience working with young children in a group setting is preferred
- Available to work entire duration of the event except for scheduled days off
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session in Mid July
Special Conditions
- Ability to stand or remain in stationary position for long periods of time
- Located in a busy area; constant interruptions
- Must be comfortable working around animals and barnyard smells
- Ability to engage positively with children and their caregivers
- Required to dress in appropriate uniform
Learned Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Patience & Tolerance
- Teamwork
- Leadership Skills
- Self-motivation Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
INVITATION TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter (optional) outlining related experience and qualifications to the attention of the CNE, Human Resources Department.
At the CNE we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The CNE offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation. Please note only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Experience working with and supervising youth
- Minimum age 18 years
- Available to work entire duration of the event (August 2 - September 7, 2026)
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session in mid July
- Experience working with young children in a group setting
- Leadership skills
- Customer service-oriented (friendly, patient, energetic)
- Ability to communicate with a variety of age levels and engage positively with children and caregivers
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to stand or remain in stationary position for long periods of time
- Comfortable working around animals and barnyard smells
- Required to dress in appropriate uniform
What We Do
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as The Ex, is an annual fair held at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As Canada's largest annual community event, it features a diverse range of attractions, including a carnival, live music, parades, an air show, sporting events, art displays, and a variety of specialty vendors and foods.
