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Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport  (NOC 6671)
Halifax Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

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

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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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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Outlook & Prospects for Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport in Halifax Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport in Halifax Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Halifax Region Fair 2011-06-21

Currently the chances of qualified Operators and Attendants finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area. These occupations are often an entry level position for young people in the labour market. Opportunities are often seasonal, as tourism and summer recreation programs drive a significant portion of this type of employment in warmer months, and winter recreational activity creating some work in the winter months. Turnover accounts for many openings. Part time work is common for many of these occupations.

In addition to employment opportunities locally, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Operators and Attendants in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Operators and Attendants (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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