Job Description

Posted on: Jan 9, 2026
Posted by: Ponoka County
Summary
The Calnash Ag Event Centre is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead operations, events, staffing and long-term growth of a multi-use agricultural community facility.
The General Manager will play an important role in delivering customer / client services and ensuring facility maintenance. This role is also responsible for strategic leadership, financial management, event oversight, day to day operations and overall administration. This is a senior leadership role that will assist the Board of Directors in planning and executing the future direction of the facility
Key Responsibilities

• Act in a lead role and contact for events held by user groups / clients. Oversee events and support event planning / execution.
• Interact and build relationships with guest, contractors, event hosts and staff.
• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight of the facility and staff.
• Address staff concerns professionally, including scheduling and workplace issues while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Manage all financial operations in collaboration with the administrative team, including budgeting, forecast, payroll oversight, financial monitoring, sponsorship and available grants.
• Lead marketing, communications and community engagement.
• Oversight of facility infrastructure, equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, insurance and municipal requirements.
• Prepare and present materials for all Board of Director meetings, including a comprehensive monthly Managers Report. Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings.

Requirements

• Experience in general business management, event promotion and productions.
• Diploma or degree in Business Management, Event Management, Agriculture, Facilities Management, or a sufficient experience.
• Progressive management experience, preferably in: Event venues, agricultural facilities, recreation or community facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting and contracts.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff and report to a Board of Directors.
• Equine, cattle, agricultural experience, and equipment operation is an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, human resources and effective communication.
• Computer skills

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's license and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as required.
• This is a in person and hands-on leadership role requiring strong organizational, financial and people management role in a fast paced and event driven environment.

Skills Required