Ticket Captain

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major Canadian university is seeking a Ticket Captain to supervise staff and enhance customer service at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. The role involves managing ticketing operations, resolving patron issues, and ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction across multiple venues. Applicants should have experience in ticket sales and a commitment to diverse perspectives. This is a part-time position with a monthly compensation of CAD $3,589.00. Flexible shift times may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in professional ticket office sales.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ticket seller staff and coordinate customer service.
• Investigate and resolve patron complaints.
• Maintain the ticketing database and ensure accurate information.

Skills

Customer service skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school graduation

Tools

AudienceView ticketing system

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Salaried - Ticket Captain

Job Title Ticket Captain Department FOH & TIX Support | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Compensation Range $3,589.00 - $3,589.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date December 29, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Ongoing

This position is part-time salaried 50% FTE and the full-time salary range will be prorated accordingly.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Concierge Services at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts provides exceptional guest service. The Ticket Captain supervises staff and performs a variety of ticketing related duties serving three venues including the 1300 seat Chan Shun Concert Hall, the 275 seat Telus Studio Theatre and the 160 seat Royal Bank Cinema. The ticket captain supports the efficient running of Concierge Services (customer service) for the Chan Centre, with the goal of increasing patron satisfaction, loyalty and retention, and is responsible for ensuring that all ticket staff are prepared to support patron enquiries. Ticket Captains provide a range of customer service training and will respond to a range of routine and complex commercial and academic ticket clients as required.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Manager, Patron Services. Works closely with Chan Centre management and staff. Supervises hourly Concierge Services staff (Ticket Sellers).

Work Performed

• Coordinates a high level of customer service processes and delivery, with a focus on supervising call centre and event-based ticket seller staff.
• Supervises Ticket Sellers and may have input into hiring, training, performance development and evaluation of staff.
• Remains current and knowledgeable about Chan Centre events, Subscription Packages, Membership options, Single Ticket and Group Sales policies and practices, promoting each, where appropriate.
• Investigates and solves patron problems that have been passed on by Ticket Sellers or Management.
• Troubleshoots any routine technical problems related to Ticketing System, Printing and/or Payment Processing. Escalates more complex ticketing system issues to the Ticket Coordinator.
• Effectively investigates and resolves patron complaints in a calm, non-confrontational manner, and by exercising patience and sound judgment.
• Position includes outbound courtesy calling to patrons regarding concert changes, subscription and membership renewals and member perks.
• Remain current with legislative training as it pertains to customer service (i.e., Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA)).
• May assist Ticket Sellers with monitoring and responding to emails, calls and messages that come into the Concierge Services Helpline.
• Performs duties of Ticket Sellers when required, including provides a premium level of ticket related customer and ticket sales services.
• Looks to identify the barriers and potential opportunities for patrons through improved services. Makes recommendations for improvements.
• Maintains ticketing database (key entry) and ensures accurate information for all accounts, including booked orders and Customer Service Issues (CSI) notes.
• Creates and documents effective patron service procedures, policies, and standards. Supports Manager, Patron Services with training of ticket sellers.
• Continuously looks to improve patron services through quality service standards and effective service processes.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors could have serious impact on relations with users and patrons and negatively effect the reputation of the Chan Centre and the University in lost revenue. Errors in judgement could result in low staff morale, dissatisfied patrons and/or safety issues. Errors in completing payment transactions could result in shrinkage and loss of revenue to the Chan Centre.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Patron Services.

Supervision Given

Supervises Ticket Sellers and may have input into hiring, training, performance development and evaluation of staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation.
• A minimum of four years experience in professional ticket office sales.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using the AudienceView ticketing system preferred.
• An understanding of basic computer skills and the Windows operating system.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion in dealing with a diverse range of patrons.
• bility to effectively train, supervise, and motivate employees.
• Ability to cover flexible shift times. Must be able to work irregular hours and be willing to respond to on-call demands including evenings and weekends.