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Job Opportunity: Front of House Staff

Werklund Centre is Hiring: Join Our Front of House Team

As part of the Front of House team at Werklund Centre, you report to the Front of House Manager on shift and the Associate Director, Event Services, serving as the first point of contact for patrons and visitors. You help create memorable experiences and ensure every guest feels welcome and supported.

You are a service-oriented professional with a passion for delivering world-class customer service. Charismatic and approachable, you handle guest needs with openness and understanding, contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.

From live performances to private events, every day is unique! This role contributes to supporting our clients and creating the best possible patron experience.

At a glance

Employment: Part-time (Hourly) with flexible hours. 
Hours: Evenings & weekends (with some weekdays) based on a schedule of shows and events 
Start Date: ASAP
Starting wage: $15
Location: Calgary (on-site)

Closing Date: October 7, 2025

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Who we are

Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) is the steward of Western Canada’s largest arts centre and the artistic and civic cornerstone of Calgary’s downtown core that fosters the arts through live performance, educational opportunities, and artist development. For 40 years, it has been a key contributor to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life and well-being of Calgarians—a commitment that is being renewed through the Werklund Centre Transformation project, the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history. 

Our Belief 
That equitable access to the arts is a human right

Our Responsibility 
To redefine a bold and adventurous Calgary by championing and investing in creativity 

Our Mission 

To be an inspirational force where artists, community and organizations celebrate cultural identities, experience the full breadth of human emotions, and ignite positive change

What we offer

Employee Promise

We cultivate a diverse community that encourages collaboration, connection, and empowerment. 

On top of the excitement of working with a team of committed performing and visual arts professionals & enthusiasts at one of Canada’s top performing arts facilities, Werklund Centre offers: 

  • A collaborative, engaging and values driven work environment
  • Starting wage of $15/hr
  • Paid sick days benefit for hourly staff
  • Access to discounted tickets to Werklund Centre Presents programming 

What we Value

We are looking for individuals who share our vision of building a creative and compassionate society, inspired through the arts. Our team is made up of people with a diverse range of interests — singers, actors, musicians, playwrights, coaches, teachers, gamers, bakers, photographers, athletes, dancers. People whose interests encompass the widest spectrum. We even have furry, four-legged friends in the office. We value people who strive to do the right thing, and work to be their best. People with open minds, hearts, and arms.

What you will get to do here

This position is part of the Client & Patron Services team which encompasses the entire Front of House operation at Werklund Centre and is comprised of ushers, door staff, coat check attendants and more!

Every day, you will immerse yourself in a creative and engaging environment, ensuring the safety of visitors and community members while supporting them throughout a variety of live performances and events to create an unforgettable experience for all.

With an established team approach to providing safety and service to our patrons, team members within this Front of House role will be responsible for front-of-house activities for all events in the Jack Singer Concert Hall and lobby, the Engineered Air Theatre, and occasionally other unique venues throughout the building or other Werklund Centre events.

Where you fit within our ecosystem

This role works closely with the Event Services, Production and Stage Door Security teams. Front of House staff are part of the larger Client & Patron Services team within the Venue Operations department. This team is responsible for liaising with clients, booking events, providing Front of House services to ensure the smooth execution of events, and maintaining the day-to-day operations relating to Werklund Centre’ venues and facilities. On the daily, Front of House team members will interact with members of the public, internal teams, Resident Companies and volunteers.

You will be a great fit if you…

Must haves:

  • The ability to offer exceptional customer service to foster good relationships with clients and patrons
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Excellent time management skills to execute all tasks in an efficient manner and support with keeping performances/events running smoothly
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
  • Are comfortable greeting patrons in a friendly & polite manner, and assisting them in entering the venue, finding their seats, and exiting the venue
  • Ability to work well in both a team setting and individually
  • A passion for the arts!
  • Applicants must be 18+ years of age
  • Must be available to sign up for and work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month

Nice to have:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., an asset
  • First Aid Certification and valid ProServe, an asset

 

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume (required) and cover letter (optional) in confidence to:

Human Resources
Werklund Centre
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9

Email: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis and the job posting will officially close when a suitable candidate is found. While we hope to fill this position as earliest as possible, our commitment to finding the right candidate may require more time

We thank all interested applicants in advance but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. 

If you have any specific questions to ask in relation to the role, please send them to the email address above and a member of our team will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility 

As part of our organization’s commitment to IDEA, we work to remove barriers in collaboration with a broad range of voices. Removing these barriers begins with the hiring process. To that end, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as part of underrepresented groups, including women, people of colour and those with disabilities to apply. Even if your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway! An excitement and passion for Werklund Centre can go a long way here, whether it’s in this role or another

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Job Opportunity: Bar Staff

Werklund Centre is Hiring: Join Our Bar Staff Team

As part of the Bar Staff at Werklund Centre, you report to the Head Bartender on shift and Bar Operations Supervisor, enhancing the customer experience for patrons and guests. 

You are a service-oriented professional with a strong background in serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as concession snacks. Charismatic and friendly, you are proactive in ensuring the bar is stocked, clean, and organized.

With excellent communication skills and proficiency in processing transactions using a POS system, you contribute to the organization's success by delivering world-class customer service.

At a glance

Employment: Part-time (Hourly) with flexible hours. 
Hours: Evenings & weekends (with some weekdays) based on a schedule of shows and events 
Start Date: ASAP
Starting wage: $16
Location: Calgary (on-site)

Closing Date: October 7, 2025

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Who we are

Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) is the steward of Western Canada’s largest arts centre and the artistic and civic cornerstone of Calgary’s downtown core that fosters the arts through live performance, educational opportunities, and artist development. For 40 years, it has been a key contributor to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life and well-being of Calgarians—a commitment that is being renewed through the Werklund Centre Transformation project, the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history. 

Our Belief 
That equitable access to the arts is a human right

Our Responsibility 
To redefine a bold and adventurous Calgary by championing and investing in creativity 

Our Mission 

To be an inspirational force where artists, community and organizations celebrate cultural identities, experience the full breadth of human emotions, and ignite positive change

What we offer

Employee Promise

We cultivate a diverse community that encourages collaboration, connection, and empowerment. 

On top of the excitement of working with a team of committed performing and visual arts professionals & enthusiasts at one of Canada’s top performing arts facilities, Werklund Centre offers: 

  • A collaborative, engaging and values driven work environment
  • Starting wage of $16/hr
  • Paid sick days benefit for hourly staff
  • Access to discounted tickets to Werklund Centre Presents programming 

What we Value

We are looking for individuals who share our vision of building a creative and compassionate society, inspired through the arts. Our team is made up of people with a diverse range of interests — singers, actors, musicians, playwrights, coaches, teachers, gamers, bakers, photographers, athletes, dancers. People whose interests encompass the widest spectrum. We even have furry, four-legged friends in the office. We value people who strive to do the right thing, and work to be their best. People with open minds, hearts, and arms.

What you will get to do here

This position is part of the Client & Patron Services team which encompasses the entire Front of House operation at Werklund Centre and is comprised of ushers, door staff, coat check attendants, bartenders and more! 

Every day you are immersed into a creative and engaging environment as you are responsible for bartending duties within the facility’s theatre venues, including: Martha Cohen Theatre, Engineered Air Theatre, Jack Singer Concert Hall, and special events. 

 In addition to event bartending and general bar operations duties, Bar Staff contribute to the team-based Front of House environment by possessing sufficient knowledge of the venues to provide basic directions to patrons, welcoming and assisting visitors, serving patrons safely and accurately, and efficiently regulating the flow of patrons within the bars. 

Where you fit within our ecosystem

The Client & Patron Services team is part of the Venue Operations department, which is responsible for liaising with clients, booking events, providing Front of House services to ensure the smooth execution of events, and maintaining the day-to-day operations of Werklund Centre’ venues and facilities. This role works closely with the Event Services, Production, and Stage Door Security teams, as well as members of Resident Companies and volunteer teams.

You will be a great fit if you…

Must haves:

  • Commitment to providing superior customer service while displaying high levels of professionalism, especially in situations which may require the refusal of bar service in a professional manner
  • An ability to build good working relationships and possess strong communication skills as required for interactions with a wide range of people – including customers and colleagues
  • The ability to work calmly and efficiently, and make quick decisions under pressure
  • Uphold AGLC regulations while exhibiting a strong attention to cleanliness and accuracy in dealing with beverage and concession sales
  • Basic math skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Adaptability to ever-changing work environments
  • Strong awareness of surroundings in order to recognize potential issues with customers
  • Valid ProServe Certification
  • A passion for the arts!
  • Applicants must be 18+ years of age

Nice to have:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., an asset
  • First Aid Certification and valid ProTect, an asset
  • Previous bartending experience – especially for events or in theatre spaces, an asset

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume (required) and cover letter (optional) in confidence to:

Human Resources
Werklund Centre
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9

Email: employment@werklundcentre.ca

Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis and the job posting will officially close when a suitable candidate is found. While we hope to fill this position as earliest as possible, our commitment to finding the right candidate may require more time

We thank all interested applicants in advance but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. 

If you have any specific questions to ask in relation to the role, please send them to the email address above and a member of our team will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility 

As part of our organization’s commitment to IDEA, we work to remove barriers in collaboration with a broad range of voices. Removing these barriers begins with the hiring process. To that end, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as part of underrepresented groups, including women, people of colour and those with disabilities to apply. Even if your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway! An excitement and passion for Werklund Centre can go a long way here, whether it’s in this role or another

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BE Collective Connect-Hire Career Expo

On October 27, 2025, 1844 Studios and BE Collective will host the FREE Connect-Hire Career Expo at MacEwan University, bringing together over 15 exhibitors and more than a hundred participants. The event will create a vital bridge between BIPOC jobseekers and Alberta’s film and television employers, offering keynote talks, networking opportunities, and hands-on introductions to career pathways.

Child Supervisor(s)

Theatre Calgary is seeking Child Supervisors for three (3) of its upcoming productions. The Child Supervisors report to the Company Manager and Stage Manager and are responsible for ensuring every Young Company (YC) Member’s participation in a professional production at Theatre Calgary is a positive, educational, enjoyable, and safe experience. The Child Supervisor will ensure the safety, well-being, and preparedness of the YC Members during rehearsals and backstage and facilitate a supportive environment that allows them to rehearse/perform at their best.

 

Manager, Individual Giving

Theatre Calgary is seeking a Manager, Individual Giving to join our team. This position plays a key role in the success of Theatre Calgary by championing a roster of major gift donors who can provide a strong and sustainable revenue stream. The successful candidate will manage our successful premium membership program. This person will also pursue six- and seven-figure leadership gifts that can provide transformational outcomes for the theatre. Reporting to the Director of Development and works cooperatively with the staff and community volunteers to achieve organizational goals.

Box Office Associate

Reporting to the Box Office Manager, the Box Office Associate’s key responsibilities are to facilitate ticket pickup and otherwise assist patrons during performances, actively sell theatre tickets to new and renewing subscribers and single ticket buyers as well provide the highest level of customer service that Theatre Calgary patrons have come to expect.  

Theatre Calgary is currently recruiting 1 seasonal hourly paid position within the Box Office.

Anticipated start date: Sept 15, 2025
Anticipated end date: June 21, 2026

Job Opportunity: Visual Arts Instructor

This posting is for 1 hourly position based out of Gallery@501 and Smeltzer House

 

The Visual Arts Instructor II’s work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate programs for Strathcona County in the areas of painting, drawing, fibre arts, sewing, paper crafts, pottery, contemporary art interpretation, and games.
These positions report to the Visual Arts Programmers at Gallery@501. The programs you may support in this position include:

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NOW HIRING: MARKET DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER  

Are you a research-savvy relationship builder with an interest in the business of performing arts touring? Keen to play a role in bringing Edmonton-made theatre to the world? This position may be for you!  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Catalyst Theatre is seeking a motivated and relationship-oriented individual for a new contract position: Market Development & Partnerships Manager.  

Studio Faculty, Fibre Arts

The Role 

Our artists live with disabilities of varying forms but come to the studio because they want to be artists. To help our artists meet this goal, our Studio Faculty will lead their media-specific departments while making extra efforts to encourage, inspire, and motivate them to conceptualize new ideas, create with new mediums, develop and deliver specialized training programs, and exhibit their works when opportunities arise.