8 Reasons Why You’ll Love Working With a Shooting Star Amusements

Working with a midway carnival can sometimes feel like working with a traveling circus…minus the animals! Shooting Star Amusments are hiring (yaaay).

Our work is seasonal, from Spring in April until Fall in September. Seasonal work can be perfect for:

• students,
• international students in British Columbia,
• international work visa holders,
• retirees,
• adventurers,
• people who want a completely different job,
• people who do not have the responsibility of dependents and enjoy flexible, outdoor work.

The various positions that we recruit for include; drivers, cashiers, amusement ride and game operators.  This means we have an amazing group of people working with us, of all ages and backgrounds.

Our well-oiled machine means that we have high standards for the people we hire so we can offer our customers the best experience possible.

Working for a midway carnival in British Columbia isn’t always easy! But it is fun-filled, and packed with different experiences everyday…here are 8 reasons why you’ll love working with Shooting Star Amusements.

1. Enjoy county fairs while on the job.

This “business trip” will give you the chance to experience the fun-filled atmosphere a carnival brings to each city. Enjoy being part of cultural events, Crazy Tea Parties, Fiesta’s and Festivals.  Here at Shooting Star Amusements, the tour starts in April for the Dasmesh Gurdwara Vaisakhi 2019 and will end in September for the Rock Creek Fall Fair 2019.  It’s definitely going to be an exciting year! You can check our full schedule here.

2. Travel BC and see it in a completely different way.

Working with a midway carnival like ours will require you to be flexible to travel. It’s a life of constant movement and will give you the chance to explore unknown cities and small towns, try amazing local food and meet different people, while enjoying the landscape of beautiful British Columbia.

3. Work in a supportive atmosphere that feels like a family.

We hire people with high energy and a positive attitude which enables us to create an atmosphere where employees look after each other like a real family would do. Whether we are open for work days or on days off, the management and your fellow crew members will make work feel like a home away from home.

4. Be part of a business that supports local causes.

Carnivals give not only entertainment to the cities they travel to but also support communities and certain causes they believe in. For Shooting Star Amusements, we support the local economy in different ways as well as taking proactive steps to become a more environmentally friendly company. We sponsor our Fairs and Festivals.  You can actively support these causes by being part of our team.

5. Meet lots of people.

The frequency of traveling will give you the opportunity to meet different people from all walks of life. You’ll also get a chance to create lasting memories for families, especially children, which makes this kind of work exciting and worth it.

6. Have a good start on your career.

A job inside a carnival will not only teach you technical skills but also practical life skills. It will require a different level of commitment and amount of grit which can give you the edge if ever you continue in this line of work or proceed with a different one. You will take with you a unique set of skills.

7. Get perks and benefits.

Benefits vary by event and might include: discounted food, discounted wristbands and ride tickets, company paid appreciation dinners, summer bonus, discounts and so much more!

8. Enjoy more than a typical day job.

In your role with Shooting Star Amusements, you will be surrounded with smiles and laughter coming from our fairgoers. Although it’s a physical job and you will encounter challenges that are different from usual, the feeling of accomplishment after every tour is unimaginable. It will be an experience you will want to share with your family and friends, for all of time, especially your grandchildren.

WE ARE HIRING! If you’re up for the challenge and think the reasons above excite you, feel free to submit your applications through our Employment page.