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.