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Cineplex

Cineplex

Cinema operator, amusement venues, and media

Amusement Host

Full-TimeDeadline 10/30/26
CA$16.60 - CA$17.60/hr
Entry
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage a counter and its contents.
  • Ability to work varied shifts, alone for full shifts, and while standing for long periods of time.
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work with guests of all ages.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure games are clean and well maintained for guests.
  • Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
  • Deliver exceptional service and an entertainment experience to guests.
  • Upsell games by showing guests how they operate, encouraging guests to play, and creating a fun, playful environment.
  • Operate all major attractions.
  • Set up and tear down functions, events, and activities.
  • Ensure guests are aware of pricing for special events, promotions, and daily events.
  • Ensure guests adhere to safety policies and procedures.
  • Handle and relay guest inquiries, questions, and concerns to management.
  • Communicate operational problems to management.
  • Assist in restocking the redemption store.
  • Ensure individual stations are clean and fully operational.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some customer service experience.
  • Good communication skills.

About the company

Cineplex operates in three segments: film entertainment and content (its cinema operations), amusement and leisure (location-based venues such as The Rec Room, Cineplex Junxion, and Playdium), and media (digital platforms like Cineplex.com, the Cineplex mobile app, and the Cineplex Store) along with Scene+ via a loyalty program. It runs cinemas, operates interactive entertainment venues, and provides digital platforms for ticketing, content, and online purchases, tying these activities together through the Scene+ loyalty program. The company differentiates itself by offering an entertainment ecosystem that combines movies, experiential venues, and digital services under one umbrella, enabling cross-channel engagement and a shared loyalty program. Its goal is to grow revenue and resilience by expanding its amusement and leisure offerings and digital products while continuing to support its film entertainment business amid changing consumer preferences and the rise of streaming.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1920

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 15.6% to C$291 million, with attendance up 17%.
  • International titles drove 13% of Q1 box office, led by Dhurandhar.
  • May 13, 2026 Scene+ changes favor premium tickets and CineClub upsells.

What critics are saying

  • The Competition Bureau's 2026 drip-pricing case leaves a $39 million penalty looming.
  • Class actions in British Columbia and Quebec still target the online booking fee.
  • $575 million senior secured notes due 2029 keep leverage and refinancing risk high.

What makes Cineplex unique

  • Scene+ drives reach; Cineplex taps 21 million members across movies and concessions.
  • Canada's largest exhibitor pairs cinemas with The Rec Room, Playdium, and Junxion.
  • Premium formats like IMAX, VIP, 4DX, and ScreenX lift per-patron spending.

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Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Yahoo Finance
May 11th, 2026
Cineplex cuts Q1 loss 36% to $16.3M as theatre attendance rises 17%

Cineplex reduced its first quarter loss by 36% to C$22.4 million as theatre attendance rose 17% to 9.84 million patrons. Total revenues increased 15.6% to C$291 million, whilst box office revenues climbed 25% to C$127.4 million. International titles delivered 13% of ticket receipts, with CEO Ellis Jacob highlighting Dhurandhar: The Revenge as the highest-grossing Hindi language film in North American history. Cineplex generated over 30% of its domestic box office from that release. Jacob expressed confidence in Hollywood studios' commitment to a 45-day theatrical window following CinemaCon, citing promises from Paramount-Skydance's David Ellison and NBCUniversal's Donna Langley. Netflix has also committed to a 49-day exclusive window for its upcoming Narnia film in 2027.

Benzinga
Mar 19th, 2026
Cineplex extends $100M bank credit agreement to 2028 or 2029

Cineplex has extended its bank credit agreement, pushing the maturity date from March 2027 to either September 2028 or March 2029, depending on whether its existing senior secured notes are refinanced. The amendment also replaces benchmark reference rates and provides additional flexibility for distributions and debt repayments connected to property sales. The agreement maintains a $100 million covenant-lite revolving credit facility without financial maintenance covenants unless borrowings exceed 40% of total capacity. As of 31 December 2025, no amounts were drawn under the facility, with $7.7 million reserved in letters of credit. "This continues to provide us with flexibility and a strong liquidity profile," said Ellis Jacob, president and CEO. Cineplex operates 170 cinemas and entertainment venues across Canada.

Associated Press
Mar 11th, 2026
Cineplex reports $32.4M February box office, 93% of prior year despite no blockbuster release

Cineplex reported box office revenues of $32.4 million for February 2026, reaching approximately 93% of the prior year's results. The Canadian entertainment company said original titles Wuthering Heights, GOAT and Send Help led the month's performance, demonstrating that a diverse film slate can sustain meaningful box office without blockbuster releases. February 2025 had benefited from successful international titles including Ne Zha 2 and Chhaava, which represented roughly one-quarter of that month's box office. The month concluded strongly with Scream 7, which achieved the highest opening weekend in the franchise's history. Looking ahead, Cineplex cited upcoming releases including Pixar's Hoppers, Amazon's Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as promising for the business.

EuroAsia24
Sep 24th, 2024
Cineplex slapped with record $38.9M fine over online booking fee

Cineplex Inc. says it will appeal a record $38.9 million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 9th, 2024
Cineplex Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results and Announces Intention To Launch Normal Course Issuer Bid

Cineplex reports second quarter 2024 results and announces intention to launch normal course issuer bid.