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Box Office Clerk

@ Town of Oakville

Oakville, Ontario

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Overview

Town of Oakville is hiring a part-time Box Office Clerk, open to current employees and external applicants, to sell tickets and handle reception for the Oakville Centre and other venues. The role involves in-person and phone ticket sales, membership and subscription sales, and public support. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays, and a satisfactory criminal record and judicial matters check dated within 60 days of the offer is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Sell single tickets in person and by phone
  • Sell and explain Big Ticket Membership and subscription packages
  • Provide reception service in person and by phone
  • Assist patrons with website ticket purchases

Requirements summary:

  • Highly motivated, organized, strong problem solver
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Availability for days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Computer skills in Word and Excel are an asset
  • Ticketing software experience is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record

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Town of Oakville

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Vision: A vibrant and livable community for all

Full company description

A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area, Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. We create and preserve Canada's most livable community that enhances the natural, cultural, social and economic environments.

LinkedIn followers
35,257
People associated on LinkedIn
1,372
Reported office locations
  • 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H0H3, CA
Other recorded names
  • Town of Oakville
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area, Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. We create and preserve Canada's most livable community that enhances the natural, cultural, social and economic environments.

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

Job Details
Part-Time

Posting Status
Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by 11:59 pm onDecember 31, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and December 31, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Process single ticket orders in person or by phone to different events taking place at the Oakville Centre and other venues in Oakville.
  • Process, sell, and provide detailed information to the public on the Big Ticket Membership discounts, length of membership, and costs.
  • Process orders and provide information on costs, availability, and deadline dates for subscription packages available to events at the Centre.
  • Provide accurate and detailed information on policies, procedures and theatre etiquette to the public.
  • Reception duties for the Oakville Centre in person and over the phone.
  • Respond and assist patrons by providing technical support to the public purchasing tickets to events on sale at the Oakville Centre via its website.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Must be highly motivated and organized with outstanding problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
  • Good working knowledge of computers, including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as proficient internet research skills are an asset.
  • Knowledge and work experience in a customer service area is preferred.
  • Must be available and willing to workdays, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Knowledge of or working experience with ticketing software would be an asset.

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) dated within 60 days of the employment offer.

DATED: September 9, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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