Casual; On-Call
Wage & Paygrade: $ 29.76 (PG8P) Plus 10 % in lieu of Benefits and Vacation.
Availability required: evenings, nights & weekends
Date Posted: March 27, 2025
Who we are…
The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.
At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization's core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to "Deliver Memorable Experiences" for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees, or the community.
We are looking for a diligent and talented individual to join our PNE Public Safety Team and help us maintain a safe environment for all guests and team members. Site Security Officers of the Public safety Team will work under the direction of the Manager, Public Safety. If you have experience and passion for event security, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.
Why join our Team?
Exhilarating and fun-loving culture
Flexible work environment
Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more
Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food Stands
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!
What will you do this year?
In your role as a Site Security Officer your primary accountabilities will be to:
Responsible for the protection of PNE assets from damage or loss due to fire, theft, vandalism, and weather
Conduct rounds in and around buildings, rides, shops, lots, roadways and yards
Secure and unsecure buildings as required
Conduct both mobile and extensive foot patrols across the site. Responsible for scanning over 50 NFC checkpoints per shift to ensure thorough security and monitoring of all areas.
Use electronic scanners, CCTV, access control equipment, computers and other portable devices to ensure the security of the site
Conduct hazard assessments and equipment inspections
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AV Commissioning Engineer – This position will see you working with the Lead av engineer, PM & other junior AV engineers to get you what you need to be able to commission any systems in the timeframe laid out by the PM. You should be hands on but also able to delegate so you can concentrate on commissioning whenever needed. The role will be an evolving position responding to the requirements of the company, however the main duties will include:
Working closely with the AV Project manager, engineers & third party teams to get you what you need to commission ahead of attending site.
Working with the lead av engineer to ensure equipment is correctly setup before you get to site otherwise you may be required to do this, ie AVRs, screens etc.
Commissioning of Cinema surround systems/DSPs
Programming of Savant Systems
Programming of Lutron Homeworks QS, QSX, Ra2
Commissioning of Crestron (use of toolbox, debugger)
Programming of Crestron
Working with PM to produce I/O lists/Help with engineering schematics as they are produced
Front line support with PM for clients after system is handed over or in finishing stages when client may be calling, messaging etc
Good understanding of Networks, Vlans, able to use a laptop, VPN etc to diagnose issues with systems, able to setup static IPs on equipment & commission systems out of the box from default IPs
Experience Required:
Good knowledge AV Cinema systems & Surround sound
Able to read & understand AV technical drawings & schematics
YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE UK AND ALLOWED TO WORK HERE LEGALLY AND SHOW A CLEARLY DEFINED SKILL SET WITHIN THE CV
AV A-V A/V AUDIOVISUAL AUDIO-VISUAL AUDIO/VISUAL CEDIA CRESTRON LUTRON SAVANT INTEGRATION INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING RESIDENTIAL CINEMA SMARTHOME AUTOMATION CONTROL LONDON SURRY KENT ....Read more...
