Ticket Agent – Box Office & Call Centre
Permanent
Part-time
Ticketing Services
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
Ticket Agent – Box Office & Call Centre
Reporting to the Manager - Customer Relations, Ticket Agents work in both the Box Office and the Call Centre and are responsible for providing exceptional customer service while selling tickets to all events at TIFF Lightbox.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing excellent customer service in person, through inbound and outbound calling
Handling large volume of sales on a regular basis
Processing cash, debit and credit card transactions and balancing deposits
Operating computerized ticketing systems and ensuring all account data is captured accurately
Providing information about all products and services available at TIFF Lightbox
Maintaining discretion regarding confidentiality of account information, as per privacy policy
Adhering to all ticketing policies and procedures
Filling, sorting and organizing Box Office materials
Completing data entry tasks as directed
Performing some light lifting and other duties, as required
START DATE:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Customer service experience required.
Familiarity with Ticketing Systems is an asset; Knowledge of Archtics is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English)
Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
Previous experience in a Call Centre environment or phone room
Enthusiastic, ambitious, self-motivated, open to working in a team environment
Ability to work calmly under pressure while balancing multiple priorities
High level of computer literacy. Comfortable operating multiple computer based systems simultaneously
Previous cash handling experience is required. Experience handling sales of all types (credit, debit, gift cards)
Able to adapt to a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be available to work all days of the Toronto International Film Festival
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of June 7, 2026.
VACANCY:
CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at
[email protected] or 416-599-8433 x2013. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
