Job description Amusement Concession Operator in the Northern Region

Find out what work is like for an amusement concession operator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211).

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Description

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational and sports equipment. They are employed by amusement parks, fairs, exhibitions, carnivals, arenas, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, golf courses, ski centres, tennis clubs, campgrounds and other recreational and sports facilities.

Work week duration

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Amusement attraction operators
  • Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
  • Set up rides, fun houses, game concessions and other amusement attractions
  • Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment
  • Operate rides and other attractions, oversee game activities and ensure safety of participants
  • May sell tickets.
  • Attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
  • Collect tickets and fees, and rent or sell sports and accessory equipment
  • Schedule the use of recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, campgrounds and other similar facilities
  • Operate recreational facility equipment such as ski lifts, ice rink equipment and snow making machines
  • Assist patrons on and off ski lifts and amusement park rides, secure and release safety belts and bars and monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
  • Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Fish plants
  • Dairies
  • Bakeries
  • Fruit and vegetable processing plants
  • Flour mills
  • Meat plants
  • Sugar refineries
  • Brewing companies
  • Food, beverage and tobacco processing establishments

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 65211), and a list of similar occupations:

  • amusement attraction operator
  • amusement park attendant
  • amusement ride operator
  • athletic equipment custodian
  • billiard parlour attendant
  • bingo hall attendant
  • bowling alley attendant
  • campground attendant
  • campground supervisor
  • game concession operator
  • recreation attendant
  • recreational facility attendant
  • rink ice maker
  • ski lift attendant
  • sports attendant
  • tennis court attendant

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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