Public Address (PA) Announcer (Contractor)

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Deliver scripted and live public address announcements at PWHL Hamilton home games, including promotional reads, scoring updates, fan information, sponsor messages, and crowd prompts. Coordinate with game presentation and production teams, follow scripts and cues, and adapt announcements to the flow of the game.

Job details

About The PWHL The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice. Position Summary The Public Address Announcer provides game day announcing services, including scripted reads and live announcements, helping inform fans and create an energetic and engaging atmosphere throughout PWHL Hamilton home games. Services Deliver all in game PA announcements, including promotional reads, scoring updates, fan information, sponsor messaging and crowd prompts. Deliver announcements in coordination with game presentation scripts and cues while adapting to the flow of the game. Engage and inform fans through a clear, energetic and professional delivery. Collaborate with the Game Presentation and Production teams throughout the event. Maintain a strong understanding of game timing, announcements and required cues. Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Strong, confident voice with professional cadence and delivery. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced live environment. Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to provide services at all 13 PWHL Hamilton home games. Professional, reliable and collaborative. Candidate must be able to deliver services on-site. This engagement is based in Canada. Applicants must be legally entitled to provide services as an independent contractor in Canada. The PWHL does not sponsor work permits for this engagement. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as a PA Announcer at live sporting events, preferably 2 or more years. Knowledge of and passion for the PWHL and hockey. Flexibility to provide services on evenings and weekends as required. The Professional Women’s Hockey League is committed to equal opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this engagement without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or Veteran status, or any other protected class. Independent Contractor Engagement This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, have a strong and confident voice, communicate professionally, and be able to adapt, organize, and multitask in a fast-paced live environment. They must be reliable, work on-site at all 13 home games, and be legally entitled to provide independent contractor services in Canada; prior sports announcing experience and hockey knowledge are preferred.