Usher, Event and Theatre Services

Job Title

Usher, Event and Theatre Services

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

11/30/2026

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About this Position

Working within the Events, Theatre and Hospitality Services, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

Ushers are often the first person that our valued patrons see and interact with. Ushers work in a front-facing role as they greet and assist our patrons with having their tickets scanned and by providing direction to their seats in the Bella Concert Hall and within various other MRU venues. As a Front of House team member, part of the role as Usher will be assisting with front of house duties including seasonal coat check. Ushers will also assist in making sure that the concert hall and lobby are well taken care of by assisting with pre and post-event checklist duties.

Salary: $ 15.45 per hour

Closing Date: until suitable candidates have been found

A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last NameRequisition NumberDocument Title.pdf (ex. Smith1234CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.