2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo - Bowling Green, Ontario
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Tuesday, September 19 to Saturday, September 23 

Quick Links

• Admission Tickets
• What to See & do at IPM 2023...Official Show Guide (schedules, maps, sponsor & exhibitor lists, and more!)
• Book your site at the official IPM 2023 RV Park
• Exhibit at the IPM!
• Get Celebration of Excellence tickets

The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is coming back to Kawartha Lakes in 2024. 

SAVE THE DATES! Tuesday, October 1 to Saturday, October 5, 2024.

For more information: Call 519-767-2928 or email [email protected]

JOIN OUR TEAM - ONTARIO PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Operations Co-ordinator
Guelph, Ontario

The Ontario Plowmen’s Association and the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo invite applications for the newly created, full-time position of OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to help co-ordinate and construct this highly influential annual event while working at the site location as well as in the Head Office located in Guelph, Ontario.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Agricultural knowledge and experience and/or agricultural event experience considered an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills (especially in working with volunteers), organizational ability, time and project management skills
• Must be a team player.
• Must be capable for considerable physical work
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be prepared to work at the IPM Site Location during set-up weeks.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• General knowledge of electrical and/or construction considered an asset.

It is important to note that this is a new position and as such the responsibilities will evolve. Being able to adapt to the needs of the Association is required. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Arranging electrical contractors for hydro installation, maintaining contact throughout set up and event.
• Arrange transportation of storage containers between locations.
• Maintain inventory of storage containers, ensuring accurate information is recorded.
• Travel throughout Ontario with extended overnight stays are required at certain times of the year (most travel expenses paid).
• Liaison with event suppliers; coordinating delivery, set up and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
• Monitor the progress of the IPM Site location during set-up weeks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Work with exhibitors/vendors and ensuring safety protocols are being followed.
• Research and inspect future match locations by direction of the Board of Directors.
• Attend Board of Director meetings.
• Work jointly with the Executive Director and staff in providing guidance to Committee Chairs/volunteers.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter with salary expectations along with your resume to: [email protected]

Acceptance of applications will remain open until an Operations Co-Ordinator is hired. We appreciate all applications but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.