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ROOM ATTENDANT

Ontario, Canada
CA$28 - CA$31/hourly
Entry Level
Full-Time

About the role

             

Job ID: 64078 Job Category: Buildings, Property operations & Real Estate  Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, Key Assets  Work Location: Various Locations (See below) Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, 4 Temporary vacancies (12 months) and 1 Temporary vacancy (6 months)

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $28.21 - $30.74

Shift Information: Various - Monday to Sunday as required up to 39 hours per week, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and/or holidays Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT Number of Positions Open: 5 Posting Period: June 26, 2026 - July 10, 2026 Locations:  1 Temporary Part-time vacancy (6 months), City Hall, 100 Queen St W4 Temporary Part-time vacancies (12 months), St. Lawrence Market, 105 The Esplanade

Job Description Please Note: Shifts for the Room Attendant position vary as operations are 7 days a week.  The successful candidate must be available to work scheduled shifts during the days, afternoons, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.   Major Responsibilities:

Sets up, arranges and stores furniture and equipment required in meeting rooms, outdoor meeting/event areas and public floors and provide assistance to public and staff. Sets up, maintains and removes equipment and furniture for our farmers market program, for meetings and special events at various St Lawrence Market Complex locations. Liaises with clients to ensure proper facilitation of events and meetings. Monitors meetings and events while in progress, provides assistance and enforces regulations and policies Reviews meeting/event permits, diagrams and daily schedules and sets up each meeting/event accordingly Delivers meeting schedules, posts signage and elevator notices Provides assistance at meetings by answering telephones, taking and delivering messages. Maintains order during meetings. Escorts officials or unauthorized attendees from meetings as directed Checks venues/rooms before and following meetings/events and collects/returns articles to clients Completes daily check of meeting/event/public spaces and reports to coordinator for any necessary follow up Performs cleaning duties such as vacuuming rugs and public seating areas, dusting and polishing furniture and equipment, and washing and mopping floors and equipment. Moves furniture in meeting rooms and reports any damage or repairs required Sets up and operates sound and AV equipment during meetings/events Answers inquiries from City of Toronto employees, elected officials and members of the public May travel to off-site locations/work sites

Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Considerable experience providing customer service and dealing with the public.  Experience in setting up and taking down meeting/event equipment such as tables, chairs, barricades, tents, audio visual and sound equipment, stages, risers and cleaning areas. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).  Experience using a computerized venue booking system, e.g. CLASS.

  You must also have:

Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items and must be able to lift 43 kg. Ability to perform the required duties indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public. Good organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines. Ability to work cooperatively within a team. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS. Ability to work shifts as assigned, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Ability to travel to various work locations within the City of Toronto as required. Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence class “G” and the use of a personal vehicle for site visits would be an asset.

     Note To Current City of Toronto Employees  City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number". Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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