Bingo Caller

Reporting Relationship

The Bingo Caller will report to the Bingo Manager

Position Summary

The Bingo Caller will keep the games running smoothly and efficiently

Essential Functions

• Ensures all gaming equipment is in good working condition prior to each session
• Welcomes patrons, introduces self and Bingo Attendants
• Explains and identifies House Rules prior to the start of the games
• Ensures bingo sessions start on time and all numbers called are consistent
• Verification of bingo balls with random participant
• Calls all bingo numbers and follows the Bingo Session Program
• Ensures bingo balls are dropped correctly before each game and strives to eliminate mistakes during all sessions
• Announces each game, specials, money jar number and prize payouts
• Advises customers/patrons procedures for all games
• Verifies and records bingo winnings and records card numbers for each game
• Verifies winning players have valid entry packages before validating winner
• Announces number of winners and all prize amounts won prior to closing each game
• Promotes sales from the caller’s console
• Makes community announcements such as birthday wishes and non-profit community activities
• Keeps caller’s work area clean
• Closes the bingo sessions by thanking all patrons for attending
• Covers bingo machine and closes up caller unit
• Ensure management is advised in all areas of possible cheating, fraud or suspicious behaviours
• Stays alert and visually scans the entire hall for possible bingos
• Adherence and compliance to gaming bingo operation procedures and guidelines
• Mental and Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Staying focused on minute details (i.e. rules of play) and has excellent hearing
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb a ladder to change game board light bulbs
• Flexible to work evening hours and/or weekends
• Ability to work in a noisy, busy, hectic and fast-paced environment that may produce stressful situations

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum

• Good working knowledge of bingo and experience in crowd control
• Pleasant speaking voice and a friendly demeanour
• Must present a professional manner and appearance at all times

Preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent customer service skills

Other

• Must have knowledge and/or experience with the language, culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe
• Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset
• Must have an awareness of First Nation Gaming
• CRC (30 days current, original or certified copy)
• Must be bondable

CRC Rationale

Criminal Record Checks (CRC) must be thirty (30) days current, original or certified copy. The She’ndwin Teg Gaming Commission is in a position of public trust; and is committed to maintaining this public trust, therefore candidates CRC record must be clear of any convictions relating to theft, drugs and/or alcohol, assault and/or confidentiality/privacy.

This position is open until filled. Interested applicants please submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) current written work-related references along with the CRC enclosed in a separate envelope marked “CRC to CAO” by to: