• Managing vendor scheduling, booth/layout assignment, collection of fees and implementation and adherence to the Market’s vendor policies; 

• Liaising with the Hub’s Market Committee to ensure the ongoing planning, design and smooth operations of the Market; 

• Ensuring the Market meets and maintains all regional and municipal health, safety and operation regulations; 

• Managing budget/bookkeeping activities and procurement and distribution of resources for the Market; 

• Leading in set-up/tear-down of Lakeview Farmers’ Market, Sunday’s from 7am to 3pm; 

• Maintaining existing relationships and building new relationships with vendors and the Market community; 

• Leading on-site communication with staff, vendors, volunteers, customers and neighbors;

• Maintaining ongoing communication with the Hub staff, City representatives and the Market Committee; 

• Supporting the CreativeHub 1352 Volunteer Director in the recruitment and training of volunteers at the Market; support onsite volunteers; 

• Maintaining records of equipment and inventory of merchandise; recommend purchases as needed;

•  Liaising with event and activity leaders to enhance the Market experience for visitors. (i.e., community booths, entertainment, special activities etc.); 

• Ensuring standards for special services for market-goers are coordinated and are properly accounted for with space and equipment (e.g., bike valet, accessibility); 

• Attending Market Committee meetings as required and preparing monthly reports on the Market’s progress; 

• Preparing feedback and participant surveys to monitor customer service and client preferences. 

• Provide direction and support to the Servery Coordinator; 

• Track attendance and prepare reports; 

• Prepare end of season wrap up reports; 

• Undertaking other duties as required. 

The Market Manager is required to be on-site at the Small Arms Inspection Building on Sundays from 7am to 3pm from May 25 to October 26, 2025. Remaining hours may be worked remotely with a flexible schedule. 

• Experience as a Farmers’ Market/Event Manager or assistant, with a community organization and/or non-profit strongly preferred; 

• 1-2 years of experience managing part-time staff and volunteers in a service or retail operation an asset; 

• Experience coordinating events including planning logistics, delegating tasks and communicating with stakeholders an asset; 

• Connections with the local Mississauga community and/or farm/food vendors preferred; 

• Completion of a college or university program is preferred, ideally with courses in any of the following: event planning, administration, management, marketing, retail management, agriculture, food services, communications and/or community engagement an asset;

• Food Security Certificate an asset; 

• A vehicle may be required.