Posted 17 days ago
Usher-GCT
@ Great Canadian Entertainment
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Great Canadian Entertainment is hiring an Usher to greet and assist guests at events in its venues, help with event setup and close-out, and support patrons in emergencies. The role involves standing for about 4-hour shifts and working flexible hours including weeknights, weekends and holidays. A criminal record check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Greet guests, check tickets and belongings, escort to seats
- Monitor assigned area for safety and cleanliness
- Respond to patron needs, questions and concerns
- Assist patrons during emergencies and retrieve lost items
Requirements summary:
- Customer service and communication skills
- Ability to stand for about 4-hour shifts
- Ability to lift 20 kilograms
- Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
- Criminal record check
- Bilingual English/French is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 44 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English, French |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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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 | 96 |
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Position Summary
Reporting to the FOH Manager/Supervisor, the Usher will provide quality customer service to patrons attending events in the venues, assist in event preparation and conclusion, and effectively assist patrons in event of emergency. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Key Accountabilities
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts (or obtain an approved replacement if unable to work.)
- Greet all guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Where applicable/necessary, check guest belongings, take/check tickets, distribute programs and escort guests to seats.
- Attend Pre-Event briefing for job assignment and event specifics.
- Ability and willingness to work any assignment, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.
- Monitor physical surroundings in the assigned area before and throughout the event for safety, cleanliness and functionality. Notify FOH Manager/Supervisor of questions, comments, or concerns.
- Respond quickly and courteously to patrons’ needs, questions, comments, or concerns with answers and/or action.
- At the event’s conclusion, walk through the assigned area, retrieving any lost items and turn them in accordingly.
- In case of emergency, actively assist in safeguarding patrons
- Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift which is approximately 4 hours
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures, including emergency procedures. (Familiarization with the location of exits and use of emergency equipment.)
- Assist Front of House Manager with procedures for injuries, illness, etc.
- Assist patrons with disability-related issues.
- Ability to provide accurate knowledge to patrons regarding venue logistics (i.e. location of the box office, seating maps and configurations, restrooms, phones, concessions, coat check, etc.), information about the event, general building details related to operations of Casino, Hotel and Food & Beverage areas
- Ability to read event tickets (visual acuity corrected to read as small as 11-font print) in dim lighting with the use of a provided flashlight.
- Ability to stand for long periods, sometimes throughout an entire event.
- Adhere to established dress code.
- Attend required training and meetings.
- Ability to lift 20 kilograms.
- Demonstrate good judgment and makes sound decisions.
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate well.
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.
Work Environment Considerations
- Work within a 24/7 operation with ability to work flexible hours when required (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays).
- Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check with results acceptable to our organization, standards and position.
Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all 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 accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process. Artificial intelligence may be used to select applicants in our processes. All hiring decisions are made by humans.
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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