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Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport (6671)

Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

Occupation with high worker turnover

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Qualification and skills most often required

Un diplôme d’études secondaires (DES) ou quelques années d’études secondaires peuvent être exigés. Une bonne forme physique et un intérêt pour le travail en plein air sont généralement nécessaires. Une formation en cours d’emploi est habituellement offerte. Un permis de conduire valide ainsi qu’un cours de premiers soins peuvent être exigés. Le sens des responsabilités, l’entregent, la débrouillardise, la ponctualité, la capacité de travailler en équipe et avec le public sont des qualités recherchées.

Reason for labor demand

La demande de personnel vient de divers milieux, dont les stations touristiques, les centres de villégiature, les services de loisirs des municipalités, des terrains de golf et de camping. Les employeurs recherchent généralement des préposés et préposées à l’entretien et à la location d’équipement récréatif, des opérateurs et opératrices d’équipement ainsi que des surveillants et surveillantes d’endroits de loisirs. Le roulement de la main-d’œuvre attribuable aux conditions de travail jugées parfois difficiles (salaires, horaires irréguliers, temps partiel, travail saisonnier) augmente les possibilités d’emploi.

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Job titles

  • amusement attraction operator
  • amusement concession operator
  • amusement park attendant
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Nature of work

This unit group includes amusement occupations such as operators of amusement rides, games and other attractions, and attendants in amusement, recreation and sports facilities who 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.

Fields of interest

  • Working in sales and customer service
  • Working in the arts, culture, music, and recreation

Main duties

  • Amusement attraction operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - 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
  • - Supervise amusement attraction attendants and may sell tickets.
  • Attendants in amusement, recreation and sport perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - 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.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Employment requirements

  • * Some secondary school education may be required.
  • * On-the-job training is usually provided.

Skill type

  • Sales and service

Skill level

  • Elemental

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