Entertainment Costumer and Stitcher

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Promotional tickets

Merchandise discount

Food discounts

Ontario attraction access

Team events

Job summary

Canada’s Wonderland is seeking team members to support the costume and wardrobe operations, delivering friendly guest service while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.

You'll assist with building and maintaining costumes, wear props, and related fabric decor, while supporting daily park operations and flexible shift availability across evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Availability for flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in theatrical wardrobe, costuming or fashion preferred.
• Ability to operate sewing machines, sergers, irons, steamers and related maintenance equipment.
• Applicants enrolled in or graduate of a post-secondary program in theatrical wardrobe, costuming or fashion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the build and maintenance of costumes, worn props, masks, prosthetics, and fabric décor pieces as assigned.
• Perform daily cleaning, repairs, and maintenance of all assigned costumes.
• Maintain a positive rapport with all guests and employees in the Park.
• Ensure that all safety standards and practices are met.
• Abide by park policies and department procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned by Department Management, including backstage cleaning and notes sessions.

Skills

Customer service

Guest interaction

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

$23.15 / hour

Employment will be governed pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between the Company and IATSE. In the event of any conflict between this Offer of Employment and the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement will govern.

Joining our Canada’s Wonderland team means you’ll provide guests with exceptional service when they visit the park. You’ll also…

• Assist with the build and maintenance of costumes, worn props, masks, prosthetics, and fabric décor pieces as assigned


• Perform daily cleaning, repairs, and maintenance of all assigned costumes


• Maintain at all times a positive rapport with all guests and employees in the Park


• Ensure that all safety standards and practices are met


• Abide by all Canada’s Wonderland policies and procedures as set out by the park and the Entertainment Department


• Perform all duties as assigned by Department Management. Daily duties will include but, not be limited to the cleaning of the break room, associated backstage areas, clean-up rehearsals, meetings and “notes” sessions

Some of our amazing perks and benefits

• FREE Admission to Canada’s Wonderland and other other parks!


• Earn promotional tickets for friends & family!


• 20% discount on Merchandise and at select Food locations; employee cafeteria with discounted food.


• FREE and/or discounted admission to many Ontario attractions.


• Work with a diverse team in a fun environment.


• Employee events with RIDES, GAMES, and FREE FOOD!

Canada’s Wonderland is home to over 300 acres of world class rides and attractions for the entire family, including a 20 acre water park. We are the ultimate destination for attractions, food, live shows, and events! We want YOU to join us in making people happy! As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories


• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds


• Gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will benefit in your future


• You!


• Applicants that are currently enrolled in or a graduate of a post-secondary program that includes a specialty in theatrical wardrobe, costuming or fashion


• Individuals that are able to operate industrial and domestic costuming and wardrobe equipment, such as; sewing machines, sergers, irons, steamers, laundry and maintenance equipment


• Applicants that have the ability to sew a variety of fabrics including knits as well as, being proficient in hand sewing


• Good working knowledge of adhesives will assist in character costume maintenance


• Candidates with knowledge and understanding of fabrics and fabric care


• Applicants that are available to work flexible shifts including evenings, on weekends, and holidays