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We're Hiring: Concession Worker

Posted Date:

Friday, September 17, 2021

We're Hiring: Concession Workers Get to Know Western Fair District: Through its people, facilities and events, Western Fair District (WFD) is a leading year-round agri-food organization, focusing on community, agri-food industry supports and education, the annual fair,...

Job Posting: Security Officer

Posted Date:

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Job Details Security staff report directly to the Director of Racing. They provide assistance, direction and exceptional customer service to patrons and staff, provide high visibility security to patrons and staff and are responsible for performing basic Security and...

2021 Virtual Fair offers A Taste of Western Fair Through Online Competitions & September Events

Posted Date:

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

London, Ontario, August 11, 2021: September is fast approaching and that means the end of summer, the return of school, and the start of the Western Fair…. or at least it did prior to the pandemic. With 2021 large...

Job Posting: Chef de Cuisine

Posted Date:

Friday, August 6, 2021

Chef de Cuisine About Food & Beverage at The Western Fair District The Western Fair District is evolving its Food & Beverage program in a big way. Being an agricultural society, we are going back to our roots and are focusing on fresh, local, seasonal cuisine. This is your chance to...

Job Posting: Sports Centre Facility Attendant

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Position Reports directly to the Business Manager and/or Supervisor on Duty. Attendants work with Operators to assist in ice resurfacing duties during programming including moving nets, cleaning benches etc. and fills out all applicable documentation. Performs general custodial, event...

Job Posting: Infield Lead Hand

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION – Infield Lead Hand Reports to: Track & Paddock Supervisor The Operations – Infield Lead Hand reports directly to the Infield Track Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of the racetrack and equipment, as well as leadership of...

Job Posting: Track Assistant

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION – Track Assistant Reports to: Track & Paddock Supervisor The Operations - Infield Track assistant reports directly to the Infield Track Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of the racetrack, and equipment, leadership of employees when Track...

Job Posting: Sports Centre Guest Services Representative

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

JOB DESCRIPTION – Sports Centre Guest Services Representative Guest Services Representatives are responsible for a wide variety of duties including greeting customers, answering incoming calls and assisting with other related duties. Our ideal candidate is...

Job Posting: Racing Manager

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Job Details: The Racing Manager reports directly to the Director of the Raceway/Grandstand. Key responsibilities include management of staff, as well as collaborating as a team to enhance strategies and further the goals of the Raceway and overall organization. Responsibilities of the Racing...

Forest City SynBio joins the grove

Posted Date:

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

LONDON, Ontario - June 29, 2021 - Forest City SynBio Inc. ("FCSB") partners with the Western Fair Association to build a 7,000-sf synthetic biology startup accelerator within The Grove, set to open doors early 2022. Tapping into The Grove's $7.2M grant from FedDev Ontario to...