Playland Positions

Base wages start at $17.40/hr with 10% additional pay in lieu of vacation & other benefits, resulting in a total of $19.14/hour.

Note that all positions below are unionized and are part of the CUPE 1004 Local.

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Candy Attendant

Day in the Life

Provide exceptional guest service at a Playland candy stand while processing transactions and operating a point-of-sale system. This includes serving a variety of food items to guests, and operating a variety of equipment. Perform the cleaning duties and upkeeping of work areas

Core Candidate Requirements

Customer-focused mindset, friendly and approachable in a fast paced environment. Previous customer service experience is an asset.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

1:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week, including 1 evening/night shift in two week period (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate an asset.

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Candy Runner

Day in the Life

Prepare, stock, and deliver foods for Playland candy stands. This is a physical role which requires an ability to mop, sweep, and lift food & beverage inventory of up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Core Candidate Requirements

Ability to take direction. Endurance and stamina to consistently complete physically demanding job tasks.

Special Requirements 

Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

8:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

2:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week, including 1 evening/night shift in two week period (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate an asset. Class 5/7 BC Driver’s License an asset.

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Concessions Cook

Day in the Life 

Prepare and dispense food items in a fast paced environment while adhering to safety and sanitation policies. Work with peers to stock the preparation area with all required food supplies, and ensure kitchen area is kept clean at all times.

Core Candidate Requirements

Knowledge of kitchen operations & food safety guidelines. Comfortable around the grill and in a hot enviroment.

Special Requirements

N/A

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

1:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week, including 1 evening/night shift in two week period (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate an asset

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Games Attendant

Day in the Life

Provide an excellent guest experience by engaging with guests, encouraging them to play, and monitoring gameplay. Duties include selling games, processing monetary transactions, prize distribution and maintaining displays.

Core Candidate Requirements

Energetic, enthusiastic, charismatic and strong initiative. Confidence in effective communication to enforce rules and policies.

Special Requirements

Ability to sell. Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:30AM

Availability – Latest End Time

11:30PM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week

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Grounds Maintenance Attendant

Day in the Life

Provide a safe environment for staff and guests by ensuring that washrooms, picnic areas, attractions, and all other spaces on the Playland site are maintained in a clean and debris-free manner. This is an active position that will see you getting in lots of steps on every shift!

Core Candidate Requirements

Must be able to work independently, and comfortable walking for majority of shift time.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

7:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

12:30AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week

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Guest Experience Attendant

Day in the Life 

Support various roles such as ticket sales and scanning, answering questions and issue resolution, greeting guests, cashier roles for rentals and sales of various items, and so much more!

Core Candidate Requirements

Outgoing, energetic, engaging, understanding, empathetic, proactive and kind. Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, sound judgment. Pleasant and friendly demeanour with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Special Requirements

Previous experience in a customer service role is an asset, ability to stand for long periods of time

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

12:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available to work a minimum of 3 operating days/week (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

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Playland BBQ Attendant

Day in the Life

Greet guests in a polite and friendly manner, while providing a timely service. Monitor food levels to ensure items remain in stock and assist with both setup and take down BBQ Buffets after service.

Core Candidate Requirements

Proactive, able to take initiative, responsible, friendly, and a customer-focused mindset.

Special Requirements 

Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Frequent standing.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

5PM – Occasional evening shifts

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Most events are from Thursday to Sunday, must be available majority of weekends

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Playland BBQ Cook

Day in the Life 

Prepare and grill a variety of foods for BBQ Buffets. Provide relevant food information regarding dietary restrictions when requested. Maintenance of the BBQ areas by following food safety standards. Collaborate with other team members to ensure a timely service.

Core Candidate Requirements

Proactive, able to take initiative, responsible, friendly, and a customer-focused mindset. This is an active position that involves frequent physical activity during each shift. Comfortable around the grill and in a hot enviroment.

Special Requirements

Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Frequent standing.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

5PM – Occasional evening shifts

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Most events are from Thursday to Sunday, must be available majority of weekends

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate

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Playland BBQ Runner

Day in the Life

Receive, store, and distribute various food & beverage items throughout the Playland BBQ areas. Stock BBQ locations based on stocklists provided. Ability to prioritize tasks that need to be completed first.

Core Candidate Requirements

Proactive, able to take initiative, responsible, friendly, and a customer-focused mindset.

Special Requirements

Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

5PM – Occasional evening shifts

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Most events are from Thursday to Sunday, must be available majority of weekends

Required Licences or Certificates

Class 5/7 BC Driver’s License an asset.

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Playland Busser

Day in the Life

Maintain the cleanliness of various food stands and guest dining areas by washing soiled dishes, and clearing waste and waste stations.

Core Candidate Requirements

Some knowledge of food sanitation and safety guidelines is an asset.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

1:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week, including 1 evening/night shift in two week period (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate an asset

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Playland Concessions Attendant

Day in the Life

Provide exceptional guest service at a Playland concession stand while processing transactions and operating a point-of-sale system. This includes serving a variety of food items to guests, and operating a variety of equipment. Keeping the work areas clean and organised.

Core Candidate Requirements

Customer focused mindset, teamwork skills, multi-tasking ability in a fast paced environment

 

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

1:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts/week, including 1 evening/night shift in two week period (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)

Required Licences or Certificates

Food Safe Level 1 certificate an asset

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Rides Attendant

Day in the Life

Greet guests and operate all rides and attractions in a safe, friendly and professional manner. You will ensure each of our guests are provided with a safe ride by adhering to all safe operating guidelines.

Core Candidate Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to enforce safety policies in a professional manner. Must be friendly, mature, accountable, responsible, and committed to positive guest interactions.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age. Must be able to remain focused on the task at hand and stand for long periods of time.

Availability – Earliest Start Time

9:00AM

Availability – Latest End Time

12:00AM

Minimum Required Availability per Week

Must be available to work a minimum of 3 operating days/week (excludes Mondays & Tuesdays)