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Casino occupations (NOC 6533)

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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

$37,541

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2016 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: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2017 - 2022
2022 - 2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 1,390

2017
2022
2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
41.3%
570 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
58.7%
810 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2017:

Average annual employment growth:

0.9%

Expected number of job openings:

Kootenay

Employment in 2017:

Average annual employment growth:

1.0%

Expected number of job openings:

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2017:

2,440

Average annual employment growth:

1.8%

Expected number of job openings:

1,160

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2017:

300

Average annual employment growth:

1.6%

Expected number of job openings:

120

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2017:

180

Average annual employment growth:

1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

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

2,100 workers are employed

53% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Labour force by industry

Information, Culture and Recreation:

98%

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Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers.
Security clearance is required for all casino workers.
Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.

Skills

Methodical
Numerical Ability
Verbal & Written Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Social

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Academic/Basic Upgrading

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Career paths and resources

Career paths

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

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

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Profile last updated:
January 18, 2018

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