Posted 18 days ago
Ticket Taker / Usher
@ Town of Oakville
Ontario
Overview
The Town of Oakville is hiring a part-time Ticket Taker and Usher for its Oakville Centre theatre, from September to June. The role greets and seats patrons, takes tickets, and keeps the venue ready for performances. Evening, weekend and holiday availability is required, and a satisfactory criminal record and judicial matters check dated within 60 days of offer is required.
Responsibilities:
- Greet, seat and assist theatre patrons
- Take tickets manually and with electronic scanners
- Handle patron, sponsor and artist enquiries
- Keep entrance, auditorium and washrooms presentable
- Set up and clean the auditorium before and after shows
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in or completed secondary school
- Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
- Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
- First aid certification (asset)
- Theatre knowledge (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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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.
This position's contract duration will be from September to June.
Job Responsibilities:
The Oakville Centre has a 497-seat theatre tiered over 17 rows (stairs) as well as a 120-seat studio theatre on the lower level. Front of House shifts include evenings, weekends and some daytime work. This position is part of the Front of House team and will be required to:
- Have a good understanding of theatre performances and policies to assist and provide excellent customer service.
- Handle or re-direct enquiries from patrons, sponsors, retail clients and artists.
- Assist with program preparation, greeting and seating patrons.
- Take tickets (both manually and with electronic scanners) and ensure that purchased seats have been correctly designated.
- Keep the front entrance, auditorium and washrooms presentable.
- Know and assist with medical emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Check and cleanup the auditorium pre- show and post.
- Setup tables, chairs and easels as needed.
- Assist patrons requiring additional help or aids to their seats and during the performance.
- Participate in mandatory regular staff meetings.
- Wear the designated uniform.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or completion of secondary school.
- Previous customer service and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment, including working experience in the service or retail industry is required.
- Previous knowledge about theatre services and performances an asset.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is a requirement of this position.
- First aid certification is 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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