Oak View Group:
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Overview:
The Retail Associate, Hamilton Hammers, delivers an exceptional shopping experience for fans at the Hamilton Hammers team store and merchandise kiosks. This role is responsible for processing sales, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and assisting in game day setup, preparation, and closing.
This is a seasonal role from September 2, 2026, and will end no later than June 30, 2027.
This role pays an hourly rate of $17.95 CAD
This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome fans enthusiastically, assist with merchandise selection, and share product knowledge about jerseys, apparel, and novelties.
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Operate point-of-sale (POS) cash registers accurately, process credit/debit transactions, and handle returns or exchanges efficiently.
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Restock merchandise fixtures, fold apparel, organize displays, and ensure the team store remains clean, safe, and visually appealing to incoming crowds.
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Assist with receiving shipments, counting stock, and organizing inventory in the backroom to minimize product shrinkage.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year in retail sales, customer service, or hospitality preferred (sports/entertainment venue experience is a plus).
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to converse easily with passionate fans, families, and corporate clients.
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Comfortable utilizing modern POS systems, tablet registers, and contactless payment methods.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, especially during pre-game rushes, intermissions, and post-game.
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Flexible schedule is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the Hamilton Hammers home game schedule.
Physical Requirements
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Standing and moving for extended periods (up to 4–6 hours per shift).
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Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy merchandise boxes.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
