Entertainment Coordinator
Description
Job Type: Full-time (Temporary Contract: 6 months)
Wage: Starting at $46,195.00
Who We Are
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.
Why Work For Us
Gateway celebrates and empowers those employees who made it all possible. A career at Gateway means great people, a great atmosphere and career advancement opportunities across our locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs for all while working in an engaging and fun environment. Join us today!
Key Responsibilities
- Hands on daily responsibilities with the planning, coordination and execution of concerts. Including sole responsibility as Show Lead as assigned
- Conceptualize, develop and adhere to effective timelines and schedules. Confidently delegate and negotiate with other departments and outside vendors.
- Maintain entertainment and concert promotional material files in orderly and easy-to-reference manner
- Liaise with talent buyers/booking agents with respect to concerts, Casino Lounges and various concerts produced by department as required
- Advance dates with contracted entertainers as directed by supervisor including meticulous attention to contracted accommodations, travel, catering invoicing in a professional and well organized manner
- Work closely with Food & Beverage Department regarding Back Stage Catering details, generate BEO’s and estimates in a timely fashion
- Communicate with Reservations regarding rooming lists
- Assist with developing departmental budgets and maintaining expenses within approved budget restrictions
- Create and maintain up-to-date general departmental record binder
- Administrative support to Managers including proposals, contracts, BEO’s, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
What You’ll Require
- Possession of a certificate or diploma in event management preferred
- Must be organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision within established parameters and work under pressure
- Must possess an ability to coordinate events from beginning to end
- Computer skills including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Stratton Warren preferred
- Must possess an ability to obtain and communicate accurate information with meticulous attention to detail
- Must be able to deliver fully completed assigned tasks in a timely manner and to a quality level which meets established departmental guidelines
- Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule which includes some weeknights and weekend assignments
- Knowledge of event planning and execution is preferred
- Ability to be creative, independent and analytically minded
- French language skills (verbal and written) are an asset
- All employees at Casino Rama are expected to:
- Comply with the duties of workers or supervisors, as prescribed by Section 27 or 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Comply with all applicable Casino Rama Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols
- Demonstrate a positive health and safety attitude to ensure Casino Rama continuously provides a safe entertainment destination for patrons and co-workers
What Is Next
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**Gateway will post/recruit in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable Collective Agreements
Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.
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