Amusement Park Attendant (Seasonal)

D.A. Campbell Amusements Limited; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family entertainment provider is seeking workers for a seasonal role involving the operation of rides and amusements at various locations across Ontario. Responsibilities include collecting tickets, maintaining facilities, setting up, and dismantling rides. While experience is a plus, on-the-job training is provided. A driver's license is an asset for transporting attractions. Basic English is required, and candidates must be flexible and reliable. Pay is $17.88 per hour with provided transportation and accommodation options.

Benefits

Transportation from location to location

Accommodation at discounted rate

One complimentary uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset. On-the-job training is provided.
• Basic level of English is required.
• Must be willing to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Collect tickets and fees.
• Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds.
• Set up rides and amusements.
• Operate rides and amusements.
• Dismantle rides and amusements.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Not required

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Company: D.A. Campbell Amusements Limited

Business information: Campbell Amusements has been a provider of family entertainment for over four decades and when Don and Joyce Campbell started it all, they didn’t imagine things would get to where they are. With over 45 carnival rides and countless midway games, Campbell Amusements travels throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada bringing fun and excitement to all communities, big and small.

Business Address: 150 Bruce Street, Brantford, ON, N3S 4Z4

Work Location: Various locations throughout Ontario (except for the Northwest Region, the Stratford – Bruce Peninsula Region, and the Windsor – Sarnia Region) and New Brunswick and one location in Quebec (Montérégie Region), Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Type of Employment: Full Time– Seasonal / 6-month contract

Estimated Start Date: April 20th, 2025

Responsibilities

• Collect tickets and fees
• Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds
• Set up rides and amusements
• Operate rides and amusements
• Operate game booth
• Perform maintenance on rides and equipment
• Assist patrons on and off amusement park rides
• Secure and release safety belts and bars
• May drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
• Dismantle rides and amusements

Qualifications

• Education: Not required
• Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training is provided.
• Driver’s license is an asset
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Standing for extended periods, Physically demanding, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads
• Personal Suitability: Team player, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills
• Work Setting: Amusement park
• This position is physically demanding and involves outdoors work conditions. Must be willing to travel regularly.
• Weight Handling: Up to 23 Kg. (50 lbs.)
• Language: Basic level of English is required
• Salary: $17.88 hourly, 40-44 Hours per week.

Benefits

• One complimentary uniform is provided.
• Transportation from location to location is provided.
• Bunk rooms in mobile bunkhouses are available for housing at a discounted rate. Travel expenses costs covered if worker needs to relocate for the season.

Important Information

– Workers are required to travel to different cities for 6 months. Workers needed for next season starting as early as April 20th, 2025.

– Flexibility on schedule is required. Work schedules vary from day to day depending on event. Shifts are available from 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Most common shift of 8-10 hours per day. Set up of rides on Tuesdays and / or Wednesdays, operating days of park from Thursdays to Sundays and dismantling of rides on Sundays. Overtime may be required. Most Mondays off.