CC6-Box Office Assistant- Ottawa Children' Festival de la Jeunesse

POSITION: CC6 - Box Office Assistant – Ottawa Children's Festival de la jeunesse

DESIRED CONTRACT TERM: 26 Weeks ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 28, 2026  END DATE: March 31, 2027

WORK SCHEDULE: 4 business days / 32 hours per week WORK LOCATION: Hybrid: Own home and 2 days in office

JOB SUMMARY: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see eligibility details below). Provide assistance to the Box Office Coordinator pertaining to ticket and membership sales, information calls, mail-outs, and on-site box-office duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer the phones and provide information or sell tickets.

• Process purchases and print, mail or set aside for pick-up.

• Update and maintain the database.

• Complete all tasks necessary to operate the on-site and office box office.

• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Should have training or previous experience in administration and customer service.

• Possess strong written and verbal skills in English, French is an asset.

• Is a team player.

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

• Computer literate.

Additional Qualifications Required:

Candidate eligibility for JCP is determined according to the following criteria:

1. An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week.

2. A resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada.

3. Meet at least 1 of the following criteria:

   1. Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period.

   2. Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months.

   3. Paid employee EI premiums (e.g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years.

NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration. Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation.

Remuneration:

$704 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario (average hourly rate: $22.00 based on 4 days/32 hours).

WHAT’S NEXT?

Forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ottawafestivals.ca. Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit: http://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. Ottawa Festivals welcomes and encourages applications from all eligible individuals. We are recruiting for a current vacancy in JCP but this process may also be used to fill future JCP opportunities over the next 6 months.