Game Operator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Mysteries Inc Full time

**Company description**

Locally owned, top rated attraction in downtown Vancouver, member of Tourism Vancouver (Destination Vancouver) since 2014. Popular with tourists as well as locals - team building activities, stagettes, birthdays, and more.

4 outdoor games: game routes are outdoors in downtown Vancouver. A story unfolds while you play a mystery game that combines the best elements of an escape room, scavenger hunt, and a self-guided walking tour. No mobile devices required to play outdoor games.

4 virtual games: compete for the top score, including a virtual escape room.

1 game we deliver to your home, work or hotel.

**Job description**

Seeking Game Operators
OUTDOOR GAMES

An Outdoor Game Operator performs a short script in character and in costume and explains the rules at the beginning of the game. At the end of the game, they meet the players to calculate scores, announce the winner, take team photos, award team certificates and answer questions about the challenges and the mystery. Games operate rain or shine.

VIRTUAL GAMES

Flexible hours: You can expect between 1 and 5 games per week to start and the option to take on many more games in October. Outdoor games are 2 to 3 hours total time (including picking up the game gear at HQ and walking to the start location. Virtual games vary (depending on the game and the group size) and range from 90 minutes to 2.5 hours (including prep time).

Compensation: Please note, Game Operators are not paid hourly, they are paid per game. $50-75 per game (plus travel allowance for outdoor games) PLUS you are paid an additional $30 for any overlapping games you work on. Example: if you run a outdoor game at 6:30PM and 7PM you are paid $50 + $30 + travel allowance. If you lead a special event game you are paid $75 for one game. Games last approximately 2 hours.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you want to run a few games a month or make Vancouver Mysteries your career, you’ll be at the heart of a successful, fast-growing company that has bold plans for the future.

Does this sound like you?
- You’re fun, enjoy games and problem solving, you’re reliable and you love working with people.
- You are comfortable making public appearances and meeting our players outdoors in downtown Vancouver in costume.
- You can follow rules, policy and scripts to keep experiences consistent, fair and fun for our customers.
- You agree to adhere to the policies and protective measures in our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
- You are comfortable working alone outdoors in downtown Vancouver.
- You think fast on your feet when something unexpected happens (ability to improvise).
- You are comfortable having your photo used on our website and social media.
- You are familiar with downtown Vancouver.
- You’re always on time (or 5 minutes early).
- You’re a natural entertainer.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $16.67-$37.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evenings
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work on evenings and weekends?
- Are you available to work a lot of games in October?

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