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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

The Markham Fair employs many people to produce events throughout the year as well as during the busiest time which is Markham Fair – ‘Always the Weekend Before Thanksgiving’. Employment and volunteer opportunities are broken down into four major areas:

Full Time Paid - Throughout the year

Full Time Volunteer - Throughout the year

Part Time Paid - During the 4 days of Markham Fair

Part Time Volunteer - During the 4 days of Markham Fair

Full Time Paid

No positions at this time

Full Time Volunteer

Position: Committee Volunteer

General Responsibilities:
The Markham Fair also has a large volunteer base of 700+ who meet throughout the year to plan and all come together for 4 days to help make the Fair a success.

If you are looking for a volunteer position, check the committee lists for an area that interests you. The chairperson’s name and phone number are available for each committee. We recommend that you contact them directly.

Click here to learn about how to become a Markham Fair Volunteer and download the Application form.

Part Time Paid

There are also temporary paid positions during the weeks surrounding Fair time. (Sept/Oct)

Position: General Operations Crew Member

General Responsibilities:
An Operations Crew Member is responsible for the operation of dolly carts and garbage bins. These positions maintain site cleanliness including stage, roadways and on-site garbage removal. This position is responsible for assisting with the set-up and takedown of various on-site events, including nightly affairs.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be self-motivated, in good physical condition and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Previous Markham Fair Maintenance experience is an asset.

Contact: Cam Burrows, (905) 642-3955

Position: Security Attendant

General Responsibilities:
Security Attendant work as part of the security team to ensure the safety of the Markham Fair, its patrons and volunteers. General responsibilities include: interacting with guests to provide direction, clarifying information relating to site operations, crowd control and assisting to diffuse situations.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a general knowledge of law enforcement and be able to understand and apply generally accepted safety and security techniques. Applicants must possess superior public relations skills, excellent verbal communications skills and be willing to work a shift schedule, including the entire four (4) days of the Markham Fair.

Contact: Candice Lee, (905) 294-3179 or

Position: Parking Attendant

General Responsibilities:
Parking attendants are responsible for pedestrian and vehicle access to Markham Fair. These positions involve locating the vehicle into the parking spaces, the cleanliness of the parking lot and responding to guest inquiries.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have previous customer service experience and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Applicants must be available to work irregular hours during the four (4) days of the Fair. Both full-time and student positions are available in this area.

Contact: Candice Lee, (905) 294-3179 or

Part Time Volunteer

Position: Lost Childrens

General Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising and ensuring a safe environment for all lost children, visiting teachers and/or parents. Lost Children part-time volunteers are responsible for leading in the search of a lost child or missing parents. This position is responsible for informing and updating the Control Centre, Security Officers and Volunteers of the situation. This position coordinates response to all lost children emergency situations on site (similar to 911 operators) as well as dispatches the call to emergency staff on hand, and maintains logs.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have previous training/experience with child supervision in a camp, day care or school setting, or equivalent education (E.C.E.). Candidates must be at least 15 years of age.Applicants must possess excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure environment under minimal supervision and be willing to work shift work.

Contact: Candice Lee, (905) 294-3179 or