The PNE is hiring for over 1,000 positions for both Playland and the FIFA Fan Festival! In preparation for one of the biggest attractions in the city, as well as the upcoming tournament celebrations, they’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are looking to join their team this summer.
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2026 PNE Hiring For Summer Jobs
If you’re looking for a summer gig, then the PNE is definitely a great place to get one.
“As a part of this once in a lifetime experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable work experience, and create lasting memories either as a part of the Playland or FIFA Fan Festival™ venue operational teams,” reads the job listing.
There are a variety of positions available in a wide array of departments. This ranges from Food & Beverage, Guest Experience, Ticketing, Games, Rides, Public Safety, Parking, and Grounds Clean-Up.
But what about the perks? Here’s what you can expect if you land a job with the PNE:
- Employee discounts on passes to Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, and all PNE Food Stands
- Gift card rewards, which are available all season long
- A free evening at Playland to enjoy with your friends and family during Employee Family Night
Aside from that, staff can receive a base pay of $18.54/hour, as well as gain valuable skills, work experience, and opportunities for promotions and position transfers. Notably, candidates that are able to work FIFA Fan Festival (June 11 to July 19) and The PNE Fair (August 22 – September 7) will be prioritized for interviews.
Available Positions
The job listing details highlighted key positions that the PNE is looking to fill. Moreover, the listing also notes that “Playland and the FIFA Fan Festival™ are two separate operations in different site locations at the PNE, and some positions may be exclusive to only Playland or the FIFA Fan Festival™.”
Here are the highlighted positions:
- “Food & Beverage – Must be 15 or 19 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Bartenders (19+), Concessions Attendants, Catering Cook, Catering Prep Cook, Candy Attendants, Stockpersons (valid Class 5 or 7 driver’s license required), Dishwashers, Catering Servers, Playland Concessions Attendant, Playland Grill Cooks & Playland Bussers
- Games – Must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Games Attendants & Games Warehouse Attendants
- Public Safety & Parking – Must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Day Ambassadors, Night Ambassadors (19+), Parking Attendants
- Playland Maintenance – Must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Grounds Maintenance Attendants
- Rides – Must be 16 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Rides Attendants (16+)
- Guest Experience – Must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
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- Guest Experience Attendants
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- TicketLeader – Must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Ticketing Attendants
- PNE Facilities and Maintenance – Must be 15 or 19 years of age or older by April 1st, 2026.
- Washroom Facility Attendant (19+), Grounds Clean-up, Grounds Clean-up – Night (19+).”
You can find further details, as well as apply, right here.
