Posted 16 days ago
Full-time Porter (Casino)-HFX
@ Great Canadian Entertainment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Great Canadian Entertainment is hiring a full-time porter for its Halifax casino to keep the casino and public areas clean. The role covers general and specialized cleaning, heavy lifting and industrial machines, with a high guest contact focus. The posting requires backshift work, schedule flexibility and the ability to obtain a gaming licence.
Responsibilities:
- General and specialized cleaning of casino areas
- Heavy lifting and moving cleaning equipment
- Working with cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Providing guest service in a high-contact role
- Ensuring compliance with licensing, health and safety laws
Requirements summary:
- Previous stripping and waxing experience
- Ability to use industrial machinery
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Ability to work backshift
- Excellent guest service skills
- Ability to obtain a gaming licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
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Great Canadian Entertainment
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We are the leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality company in Canada.
Full company description
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to the company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "Proud of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian Entertainment's brand that unifies the company's community, volunteering, and social responsibility efforts. Under the Proud program, Great Canadian Entertainment annually supports hundreds of charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education, and social services. Follow us on social media for more: Facebook: @GRTCanadian Instagram: @GRTCanadian Twitter: @GRTCanadian
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,756
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,076
- Reported office locations
- 39 Wynford Dr, North York, Ontario M3C 3K5, CA
- Business categories
- Media and Entertainment
- Gaming
- Recreation
- Hospitality
- Other recorded names
- Great Canadian Entertainment
- Specialties
- Casino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)
- Hospitality (Hotels
- Restaurants
- Conference and Meeting Facilities)
- Live Entertainment
- Horse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)
- Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)
- and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories!
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gambling Facilities and Casinos |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North York, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | Casino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)Hospitality (HotelsRestaurantsConference and Meeting Facilities)Live EntertainmentHorse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories! |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 102 |
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Under the direct supervision of the Property Services Manager, this position ensures the cleanliness of the casino and public areas to ensure an outstanding experience for casino guests. Must be collaborative, ex cel at multi-tasking and display exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ensures adherence to the Company�s policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports Great Canadian�s learning environment while establi shing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.
Key Accountabilities- General and specialized cleaning duties in all casino areas including gaming floor, kitchens, and other back of house ar eas
- Responsible for heavy lifting including maneuvering heavy cleaning equipment
- Works with cleaning chemicals and operates various cleaning equipment
- Provides an exceptional experience for casino internal and external guest s as this position is a high guest contact position
- Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, ownership, team members, vendors and regulators
- Ensures compliance with licensing l aws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed
Education and Qualifications
- Must have previous stripping and waxing experience
- Must be able to use industrial machinery such as burnishers, buffers and carpet extractors
- Must be able to work backshift
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and procedures an asset
- WHMIS knowledge an asset
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Must have good communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize and have strong time management skills.
- Must have excellent guest service skills
- Ability to successfully obtain a Gaming License
Work Envi ronment Considerations
- Regular restaurant environment; standing and walking for long periods of time; exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, odors; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending; some exposure to fume s, smoke, chemicals; risk of minor cuts and burns, may have non-traditional work hours, schedule flexibility is required.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome al l qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accom modation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest, and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.
Who we are!
GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT INVESTMENT. GREAT CANADIAN.
Since our inception in 1982, Great Canadian has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. With 25 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, our facilities include over 16,000 slot machines, 575 table games, 71 dining amenities and over 500 hotel rooms. Working closely alongside our crown agency partners, our team of ~8,000 strive to offer the very best gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality experiences.
Our Vision is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences to our guests, rewarding opportunities for our team, and superior value to our shareholders.
What's in it for you?
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
- You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
- Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
- Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
- This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
The only thing we don’t play games with…..is your career!
Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
We are committed to promoting Responsible Gambling. Learn more about our commitment here,
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Great Canadian Entertainment!
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