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Casino occupations (NOC 6533)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Gambling casino workers:

  • operate gaming tables
  • maintain slot machines
  • accept keno wagers
  • pay out winning bets and jackpots
  • collect losing bets
  • work in gambling casinos

Supervisors of gambling casino workers are included in this group.

Common job titles
  • casino dealer / runner / attendant
  • count room attendant - casino
  • croupier, casino
  • gaming table dealer / operator
  • guest service representative - casino
  • keno dealer / runner / writer
  • casino dealer / runner / attendant
  • count room attendant - casino
  • croupier, casino
  • gaming table dealer / operator
  • guest service representative - casino
  • keno dealer / runner / writer

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$37,440

Source: 2018 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2018 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2018 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2019 - 2024
  • 2024 - 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 1,670

  • 2019
  • 2024
  • 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
54.8%
910 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
45.2%
750 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2019:
60
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.5%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
10
Kootenay
Employment in 2019:
30
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.8%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
10
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2019:
2,850
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.3%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
1,410
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2019:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
N/A
Northeast
Employment in 2019:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
3.6%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
20
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2019:
330
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.9%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
120
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2019:
180
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.5%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
90

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Gambling casino workers:

  • operate gaming tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker
  • explain rules of games to patrons and make sure the rules are followed
  • accept keno wagers and issue computerized tickets for selection
  • determine winners or announce winning numbers
  • calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots
  • collect losing bets and maintain related reports
  • fill slot machines with coins and help patrons having difficulties with machines
  • do minor adjustments to slot machines

Gambling casino supervisors:

  • supervise the activities of casino workers
  • coordinate and schedule activities of staff working at gaming tables and slot machines
  • train casino staff
  • solve problems that arise, such as patrons' complaints and work-related issues

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in an indoor casino setting.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

2,400 workers are employed
42% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Information, Culture and Recreation:
100%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

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Profile last updated:
January 18, 2018
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