Usher

Job type:

Part time

Job classification:

Theatre jobs

Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Salary:

$17.20/hour

File #:

2025-01

Location:

City Playhouse Theatre

Business Unit:

City Playhouse and Vaughan Studios and Event Space

Responsibilities:

  1. Contribute to the operation of events at the City Playhouse Theatre in ensuring safety and enjoyment for all. 
  2. Greet patrons, provide event programs, verify tickets, and direct audience members efficiently and safely to their seats; ensure the safe exit of patrons during intermission, at the end of the show, and during emergency evacuations. 
  3. Remain inside the auditorium for the period that members of the public are present in the auditorium; guide patrons through the dark aisles to and from their seats. 
  4. Report to the Front of House (FOH) supervisor; receive direction from the FOH supervisor regarding particulars of each shift (e.g. attendance, wheelchair patrons); check designated area (including emergency exits) for obstructions, and communicate all issues to the FOH supervisor. 

Qualifications and requirements

  1. Minimum 1 year of employment or volunteer experience in the service industry; experience in the live event industry is considered an asset. 
  2. Superior customer service abilities; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; capable of speaking in front of and/or instructing large crowds; quick problem-solving skills and sound decisive judgment; must be able to stand for long periods of time. 
  3. Must be at least 16 years of age. 
  4. Valid Standard First Aid & CPR‐C certification from a WSIB‐approved first aid provider; Police Vulnerable Sector Check are an asset but not a requirement.
  5. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. 

Applying is easy!

To apply for a job at the City Playhouse Theatre, email your resume to RecJobs@vaughan.ca with the subject line: City Playhouse Theatre.

 We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.