About the CNE
Jobs
Make Money, Make Friends and Have Fun at the EX!
The CNE is an equal opportunity employer with an opportunity to work for anyone who is legally eligible to work in Canada. Whether you are a retired senior, an adult looking to make some extra cash in the summer, or a student looking for a first-time job experience, the CNE has something for you.
Each year we employ between 700-900 workers to staff our Grounds Crews and Admissions Crews. These positions run for the duration of the 18 day fair.
Dates to Remember:
July 31, 2010 - Applications will NO LONGER be accepted
August 4 - August 19, 2010 - Service Canada Centre for Youth CNE Job Fair
Please check website frequently for more DATES to REMEMBER
If you have any questions please contact the Staffing Office at staffingoffice@theex.com
Applying for a Job at the CNE
Please Note: The Summer Staffing Office is NOT open to the public.
Applications must be completed and submitted (resumes alone are not accepted):
- Faxed to (416)263-3690 Attention: Summer Staffing Office, or
- Mailed to: Summer Staffing Office Queen Elizabeth Bldg, 200 Princes' Blvd. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Applications are accepted from May 1st of each season and will be accepted up to and including July 31, 2010. We encourage applicants to submit their applications before July 1st in order to increase your opportunities.
Only 1 application per season is accepted. Duplicates will not be processed.
Applicants must be at least 14 years of age. Make sure you check the age requirements for each position before you apply!
If selected to work with us, candidates will be required to provide a valid Social Insurance Card or a valid work permit.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to answer any questions regarding the status of your application. Please DO NOT call the Summer Staffing Office about this issue.
We thank all applicants in advance, however only successful applicants will be called for an interview. Please see below for the jobs that are available this summer.
| 2010 Employment Application (32.48 kb) |
Staff EX Trivia Game
Already hired?
Ready to work and have a fun at the 2010 CNE?
Brush up here on your Customer Service knowledge. CLICK HERE TO PLAY
Play the EX Trivia Game & win great prizes!
Service Canada Centre
Every year the Service Canada Centre for Youth help CNE employers find qualified, enthusiastic youth who are ready and willing to work.
The Service Canada Centre for Youth CNE Job Fair will be on-site at the CNE in the parking lot outside of Dufferin Gates from early August to the opening of the fair.
2010 Dates: Wednesday, August 4th - Thursday, August 19th
Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 5:00pm
For further information please contact: 416-583-4806
Admission Ticket Taker
Greeting Guests and Taking tickets at assigned Gates
Hand Stamping for re-entry
Guard unattended gates
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 16
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Admission Ticket Seller
Handling all cash, debit, credit card transactions at assigned Admission gate
Handling Guest inquiries
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 18
- Cash Experience (working a register, Debit/Credit Card Transactions)
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
- Must provide Police Record Check
AgVenture Attendant
Actively engage the public to participate in various Agriculture activities
Demonstrate and assist the public (mostly kids) with various activities
Keep program/activity area neat, clean, and safe
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, reliable, punctual, and courteous
- Candidates must be comfortable working around animals & barnyard smells
- Flexible to work weekends, holidays and evenings
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Auditor
Auditing Parking or Concessions as assigned
Recording and reporting individual sales activities as they occur
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1st Year University or College
- Enrolled in a business and/or accredited Accounting program
- Candidates should have excellent communication skills
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Audit Supervisor
Supervising and controlling parking and/or concession Auditors
Monitoring, and assisting activities of Auditors
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1st Year University or College
- Enrolled in a business and/or accredited Accounting program
- Candidates should be pro-active and take initiative
- Capable of supervising and motivating staff
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Blower Operator
Using the Blower to clean assigned areas
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 18
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work midnight shift
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Cleaning Attendant - Buildings
Maintain cleanliness of assigned location
Restock paper towels and toilet paper in washrooms as required
Using the bag and broom to pick up paper and other litter in assigned area
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Cleaning Attendant - Grounds
Maintain cleanliness of assigned location
Restock paper towels and toilet paper in washrooms as required
Using the bag and broom to pick up paper and other litter in the assigned area
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evening and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Compactor Operator
Operating the Compacting Machine (to compact garbage)
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 18
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
EXpress Train Driver
Drive EX-press shuttle train on scheduled route (Automatic transmission)
Work in conjunction with a conductor on your train
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a Full G license and a clean driving record
- Steel toed shoes required
- City of Toronto Fleet Safety to carry out a Driver's Abstract Statement
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
EXpress Train Conductor
Conduct the Ex-press shuttle train (script will be provided)
Work in conjunction with the driver on your train
Provide excellent customer service
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 16
- Steel toed shoes required
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Floor Managers
A Floor Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the pavilion during the move-in, show time, and move-out with the goal of providing excellent customer service and safety. The incumbent will ensure exhibitors are in compliance with building rules and regulations and will liaise with service providers to monitor the movement of people, equipment and supplies during non operating hours.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in a trade and consumer show or event management environment would be desirable.
- Knowledge of basic safety procedures.
- Ability to direct staff.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Food Building Attendant
Maintain location cleanliness
Wiping down tables
Mopping spills as required
Required Qualifications:
- Minimun Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Found Children / Lost & Found
Supervise children until reunited with their parents
Maintain Lost & Found data base
Monitor baby rest stations
Customer service
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates should be energetic, confident and professional
- Available to work flexible hours; days, evenings, and weekends
- Available to work required shifts throughout the fair season August 20 – September 6, 2010
- Able to attend a mandatory orientation sessions
- Please be advised we will be conducting a police reference check for all hired
- Experience with children is required
- Must be at least 16 years old.
Funline Attendant
Handling guest inquiries
Answering emails and phonecalls
May be required to assistn, where needed, with various other duties
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 16
- Candidates should be well spoken, energetic, confident and emit a professional image
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work beginning August 3rd to September 6th, 2010
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
HorseCapades Attendant
Actively engage the public to participate in various Agriculture activities
Demonstrate and assist the public (mostly kids) with various activities
Keep program/activity area neat, clean, and safe
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, reliable, punctual, and courteous
- Candidates must be comfortable working around animals & barnyard smells
- Flexible to work weekends, holidays and evenings
- Available to work beginning August 3rd to September 6th, 2010
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Information Booth Attendant
Handling Guest Inquiries
Providing directions and information to Guests
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 18
- Candidates should be well spoken, energetic, confident, and emit a professional image
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Kids' World Attendant
Actively engage the public to participate in various Kids’ World activities, indoor and outdoor, throughout the Kids’ World Park
Demonstrate and assist the public with various activities
Keep program/activity area neat, clean, and safe
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, reliable, punctual, and courteous
- Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair: Aug 20th to Sept 6th, 2010
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Midnight Grounds Crew
Must be over 18 years old or have written parental permission
Various Duties include: Paper Picking, Changing Garbage/Recycling, Sweeping, Mopping
Parking Attendant
Directing traffic to appropriate parking spots
Required Quallifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 16
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Able to work for extended periods of time outdoors
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Push Cart Attendant - Grounds
Maintain cleanliness of assigned location
Using the push cart to change recycling and garbage cans in an assigned area
Heavy lifting is required
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Tractor/Sani-Van Driver
Drive Tractor/Sani-Van and assist “helper” changing recycling/garbage cans
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a Full G license and a clean driving record
- Able to provide us with a Drivers Abstract Statement
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session
Tractor/Sani-Van Helper
Travel in Tractor/Sani-Van and help driver to change recycling/garbage cans
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Age Requirement: Age 14
- Candidates should be energetic, confident, and professional
- Able to work for extended periods of time outdoors
- Available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Available to work all 18 days of the fair
- Able to attend Mandatory Orientation Session





