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2026 Hall B Interactive Program Area - Program Attendant

TorontoOn-sitePart-time

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A program attendant assists with setup, operation, and teardown of activations in Hall B at the CNE, guiding guests, maintaining the area, and ensuring safety and smooth flow of crowds.

About this role

Job Title: Hall B Interactive Program Area
Contract Period: August 21st - September 7th, 2026
Pay Rate: $17.60 / 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!

Responsibilities

  • Daily set up, facilitation, and tear down of activations
  • Engage guests to participate in and provide information about the activation
  • Provide information to guests about activations in an enthusiastic and informative manner
  • Supervise area to encourage safe operation as well as to protect against theft, loss, and damages
  • Manage activation capacities and queue systems to maintain flow of guests
  • Ensure adequate availability/quantity of activity supplies and restock when necessary
  • Ensure the program areas are properly maintained and presentable at all times
  • Answer basic questions from guests regarding programming, attractions, facilities, services (i.e. location of nearest washrooms, bank machines, food vendors, Found Children, First Aid)
  • Miscellaneous duties for the operations of the area

    • Special Conditions

  • Ability to work in environments with low lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, high noise volumes, and moving projections
  • Ability to stand or remain in stationary position for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work indoors for extended periods of time
  • Comfortable with loud noises and crowds
  • Comfortable in instructing, aiding, and facilitating simple tech-based activations
  • Comfortable in the troubleshooting, resetting, and monitoring of simple tech-based activations
  • Required to dress in appropriate uniform

    • Required Skills

  • Outgoing and friendly disposition
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable, responsible
  • Patient
  • Takes initiative
  • Works effectively as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision

    • Required Qualifications

  • Minimum Age Requirement: 14 years
  • Advanced customer service, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and staff management experience required
  • Available to work flexible hours all 18 days of the fair (August 21 – September 7, 2026), including evenings, weekends, and Labour Day
  • Available to attend mandatory one day of staff orientation and one day of staff training, taking place between August 4 – August 20, 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed

    • Learned Skills

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Event Coordination Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Self-motivation Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills

    • Skills

    Activation OperationBasic Tech-based Activation HandlingCommunicationCrowd ManagementCustomer ServiceEvent CoordinationFirst Aid AwarenessOrientation And GuidanceProblem SolvingQueue ManagementSafety AwarenessStaff SupervisionTeamworkTroubleshootingUniform Compliance

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