Agriculture Specialist - Full Time

About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Agriculture Western Event Operations, the Agriculture Specialist is responsible for overseeing the exhibitor/competitive services as it relates to agriculture & western event programs. Working within a diverse portfolio of events and sanctioning bodies, this role will execute on the processes aligning with competitive events or programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage budgets, including analyzing opportunities to reduce costs and increase profitability, tracking, and produce reports
• Manage the competition cycle ensuring prize money pay out documentation is completed, maintained and processed in adherence with external sanctioning bodies
• Develop and deliver a project management plan to ensure successful delivery of competitive event programs
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive marketing plan for all competitive event programs
• Influence and control show rules and regulations to ensure they are being upheld and adhered to by the Calgary Stampede Animal Care Code of Practice
• Oversee exhibitor information, documentation, entry confirmations, and show results
• Establish and develop working relationships with external event governing bodies
• Provide comparisons and analytical summaries for management and committee executives on exhibitor/competitor entries
• Recruit and retain exhibitor/competitors through marketing strategies and exceptional customer/guest experiences
• Liaise with consultants to correct problems and initiate improvements to systems and processes
• Provide technical support to staff and customers regarding software applications and website navigation
• Research and develop future enhancements of data collection, scoring and analysis
• Lead seasonal staff and show office staff during peak seasons and events
• Develop and execute special projects and program initiatives as assigned

Please Note: The closing date for this position is March 15, 2026

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Post-secondary Diploma or Associate Degree in Agriculture, Business, Event Management or Finance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a livestock exhibition environment, rodeo and competition event
• Knowledge of animal care and livestock
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of event programming and operations
• Strong understanding of volunteer-based programs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships

Benefits

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume. All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.