Mascot, Ottawa Black Bears

The Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) are looking for an energetic, creative and enthusiastic individual to perform as the mascot for game days, events, and community appearances.

This is a part-time casual role based on the organization’s events and lacrosse calendar which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

Main Responsibilities

Ottawa Black Bears Games

• The selected applicant will be required to be available for all 9 Ottawa Black Bears home games, as well as preseason games and playoff games as necessary.


• Create and express a mascot personality in a non-speaking, yet animated role.


• Provide unforgettable experiences to fans by interacting with the crowd in a positive, engaging, and enthusiastic way.


• Engage in photo opportunities, seat visits, promotional elements, crowd prompts, and other fan-facing activities.


• Assist in managing and maintaining mascot costume, props and other items.


• Shifts will begin 3 hours before opening faceoff and end shortly following the end of the game.


• Work with team members to enhance the overall fan experience at Canadian Tire Centre.

Ottawa Black Bears Events

• Mascot may be asked to work additional Ottawa Black Bears events outside of home lacrosse games.

Requirements

• 1+ years of mascot experience preferred


• Must be comfortable performing, in front of crowds and engaging with large groups of people.


• Ability to:
  
  
  
  • Maintain a friendly, energetic, and approachable demeanour to connect with fans and create positive interactions.
  
  
  • Communicate nonverbally, including the ability to convey emotions and enthusiasm through physical gestures and expressions.
  
  
  • Withstand the conditions of performing in a costume with limited visibility and mobility for long periods of time.
  
  
  • Adapt and improvise to a variety of different performance environments and situations.
  
  
  • Show initiative and act with appropriate independence
  
  
  • Collaborate with handler to maintain fan and mascot safety
  
  
  
  


• Responsible, reliable, and driven


• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset but not required


• Theater, dance and/or gymnastics experience an asset


• Familiarity and knowledge of Lacrosse considered an asset

About the Ottawa Black Bears

The Ottawa Black Bears are the capital city’s premier professional lacrosse team, bringing fast-paced action, heart-pounding excitement to the region. As proud members of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), the Black Bears represent the resilience, strength, and spirit of Ottawa—both on and off the turf.

Our Mission is to ignite passion for Canada’s National Sport by delivering an energetic experience, championing future professional lacrosse athletes and being an authentic member of our community.

We aspire to be a championship-caliber team. We elevate our sport through a commitment to excellence, passion and integrity. We will become a symbol of pride in our community and the destination of choice for impactful entertainment and unforgettable memories.

What We Offer

Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to to memorable fan experiences, and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.

Compensation: $150.00 per game; For other events, you will be paid $75.00 per appearance.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws