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Ticket Taker / Usher

@ Town of Oakville

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Oakville, Ontario

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Overview

The Town of Oakville is hiring a part-time Ticket Taker and Usher for its Oakville Centre theatre, with a September to June contract. The work covers greeting and seating patrons, taking tickets, and assisting guests during performances. Shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays, and applications are open until December 31, 2026.

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
  • Previous customer service experience in fast-paced service or retail
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Theatre knowledge is an asset
  • First aid certification is an asset
  • Satisfactory criminal record and judicial matters check

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Electronic ticket scanners
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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
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)

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Town of Oakville

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Vision: A vibrant and livable community for all

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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.

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35,257
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Reported office locations
  • 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H0H3, CA
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  • Town of Oakville
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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.

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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.

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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