Toronto hosts thousands of corporate events, weddings, galas, and conferences every year across a dense network of dedicated event venues. These properties hire on a mix of full-time coordinator and operations roles and a large on-call workforce for event-day setup, service, and teardown. Here are six venues currently recruiting staff.
Event venues currently hiring in Toronto
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Event Setup Crew / Banquet Server / Coordinator · Downtown Toronto · Casual & Full-time
The MTCC is Canada's busiest convention centre, hosting over 1,000 events annually including trade shows, galas, and international conferences. They hire for a wide range of roles: event setup and teardown crew, food and beverage service staff, audio-visual technicians, and full-time event coordinator positions. Smart Serve is required for F&B roles. The MTCC's scale means consistent work availability even outside peak season.
View openings →Enercare Centre
Event Staff / Operations · Exhibition Place · Casual & Full-time
The Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place is one of North America's largest indoor event venues, with 222,000 sq ft of exhibit space. Hiring spans food service, event setup, guest services, and security. The venue's calendar includes the Toronto International Boat Show, trade expos, and major public events, providing bursts of high-demand staffing needs throughout the year.
View openings →Steam Whistle Brewing & Event Space
Event Server / Brewery Guide · Roundhouse Park · Part-time & Casual
Steam Whistle operates a popular event space in the historic John Street Roundhouse adjacent to the CN Tower. They hire event servers and brewery guides for private and public events. The dual nature of the role (brewery tour guide + event service) means applicants should be comfortable presenting to groups. Smart Serve required. A casual, creative atmosphere contrasts with the formality of convention centre roles.
View openings →Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
Banquet Server / Event Coordinator · Exhibition Place · Full-time & Casual
Liberty Grand is one of Toronto's premier wedding and gala venues, operating multiple event spaces within the historic Exhibition Place buildings. They hire banquet servers, coat check staff, event coordinators, and kitchen support. Given the high volume of weddings, gala evenings, and corporate dinners, staff can expect consistent weekend availability. Experience in formal dining service is a strong asset.
View openings →Paradise Banquet Hall
Banquet Server / Event Setup · North York / Vaughan · Casual
Paradise Banquet Hall operates multiple venues in the greater Toronto area catering to South Asian weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations. Hiring is concentrated around busy wedding seasons. Applicants should be comfortable working extended event shifts (10–14 hours for wedding events) and managing large guest counts. Smart Serve required for alcohol service. Multilingual staff are a valued asset given their clientele.
View openings →The Carlu
Event Server / Venue Coordinator · College Park, Toronto · Casual & Full-time
The Carlu is a heritage Art Deco event space in the College Park complex, known for high-end corporate events, fashion shows, and galas. Staff are expected to maintain a formal service standard consistent with the venue's premium positioning. Coordinator roles require event management experience and polished client communication skills. Server roles benefit from fine-dining service experience.
View openings →What event venue staff in Toronto actually earns
Event setup and general venue staff typically earn $17–$20/hr, close to Ontario's $17.60/hr minimum wage (Oct 2025) for entry-level roles, with a premium for overnight teardown shifts. Banquet and event servers earn $17–$22/hr plus gratuity where applicable; formal gala settings may distribute a service charge component to staff. Event coordinators working full-time at established venues earn $45,000–$60,000/year, with senior event managers at large convention facilities reaching $65,000–$80,000. Most casual roles are paid by the shift with no guaranteed hours; coordinators and operations managers are typically salaried with benefits. Pay data sourced from Indeed Canada salary data.
How to get hired at a Toronto event venue
For on-call event staff roles, applying directly to the venue's HR contact (even speculatively ahead of their busy season) is often more effective than waiting for a formal job posting. Smart Serve and Food Handler certification should appear prominently on your resume, they're gating credentials. For coordinator roles, highlight specific event types you've managed, the scale of events (number of guests, budget range), and any client-facing communication experience. Large venues like the MTCC and Enercare Centre post roles through their careers pages; boutique venues like The Carlu may prefer direct outreach. See our restaurant jobs in Toronto guide for roles that build directly transferable service experience.
Frequently asked questions
Are event venue jobs in Toronto seasonal or year-round?
Most Toronto event venues are active year-round but have distinct peaks. Spring (April–June) and fall (September–November) are the busiest for weddings and corporate events. Convention centres like the MTCC operate heavily in January–March for trade shows. The summer and holiday seasons also generate substantial event calendars. On-call staff can generally find consistent shifts across these peaks.
What certifications do I need to work at an event venue?
Smart Serve Ontario is required for any role involving alcohol service. Food Handler Certification is required or strongly preferred for banquet and food service roles. These can be completed online or in person; combined they cost approximately $120–$135. Some venues will reimburse these after a probationary period, ask during the interview.
What is the difference between a banquet server and an event coordinator role?
Banquet server roles are event-day, front-of-house positions involving food and beverage service to guests. They are typically casual and on-call. Event coordinator roles are planning and logistics positions, managing vendor relationships, client communications, floor plans, and day-of-event execution. Coordinators are usually full-time salaried and require prior event management experience.
How long are event shifts at Toronto venues?
Setup-only or teardown-only shifts may run 4–6 hours. Full event shifts from setup through service and teardown typically run 8–12 hours. Large wedding receptions and galas can extend to 14+ hours. Employers are required to provide rest breaks under Ontario's Employment Standards Act. Clarify the expected shift length and break schedule before accepting a booking.
Do event venues in Toronto provide training for new staff?
Most larger venues provide an orientation and brief on-the-job training before your first event shift. This covers the specific service standards, venue layout, and procedures for that property. You are generally expected to arrive with Smart Serve already completed. Some formal-service venues like The Carlu or Liberty Grand expect prior banquet or fine-dining experience so they can focus training on property-specific details rather than service fundamentals.