Job Posting

THEATRE USHERS

Job Description:

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Enhancing its citizens' quality of life by providing superior services, revitalizing its infrastructure and conserving the environment, Mississauga is committed to innovation, operational excellence and fiscal responsibility which is reflected in its motto: "Leading Today for Tomorrow."

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CULTURE DIVISION
MEADOWVALE THEATRE

Requires

THEATRE USHERS
(Part-time, temporary up to 20 hours)

Job Specifications:

  • Enrolled in or graduated from a Secondary School is considered an asset.
  • Hold a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate / CPR"B" certification,
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills,
  • Able to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.
  • Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Screening, which is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Supervisor, Client Services and under the direction of the Front of House Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for greeting and directing theatre patrons, ticket processing and ensuring a safe and enjoyable theatre experience.
  • Greets theatre patrons, receives and processes theatre tickets, distributes programs.
  • Provides directional assistance and responds to general inquiries.
  • Assists with the safety and comfort of Theatre Patrons.
  • Assists with concession sales.
  • Performs cash handling procedures including the POS machine and cash reports.
  • Performs general maintenance duties.
  • Reads, understands and abides by the City's Divisional Standards, Corporate Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $10.88 - $10.99

Applications must be submitted online on or before August 18, 2014.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that once you have submitted your resume, an on-line questionnaire will appear on screen, and must be completed in order to be considered for this position

A Criminal Record Search will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform City Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Mississauga
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Employer Details

City of Mississauga

Human Resources
201 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B2T4
Canada

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Enhancing its citizens' quality of life by providing superior services, revitalizing its infrastructure and conserving the environment, Mississauga is committed to innovation, operational excellence and fiscal responsibility which is reflected in its motto: "Leading Today for Tomorrow."