Description

LEAD HAND (PARKS)

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: March 10th, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Department: Transportation and Operations, Parks Division
Number of Positions: One (1)
Union: CUPE
File Number: SV23-34
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; with varied hours as operationally required.
Rate of Pay: $28.76 per hour

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the Transportation and Operations Department in the Parks Division as a Lead Hand.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Lead Hand provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, assists with the organization and delivery of services to special events, and park rentals, follows up on complaints and inquiries from event organizers and the general public, Inspects, documents and maintains children’s playground equipment and facilities; inspects, documents and maintains splash pads; maintains park infrastructure including trails, electrical installations, parking lots, park lights and fencing. Assists in orientation and equipment training of staff; orders materials and maintains stock as requested, provides direction to contractors and assigned staff, performs summer and winter maintenance operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a high level of communication when dealing with members of the public, special event organizers. Meet directly with various individuals or groups in order to understand service requirements or field set-up requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from and/or liaises with volunteers and user groups, maintaining an effective and co-operative attitude, communicates in a courteous, friendly manner promoting respect for others.
• Troubleshoots problems, suggests and takes corrective action coordinating with management to address any concerns.
• Assist with employee orientation, safety and equipment training.
• Performs inspections of parks and facilities, worksites and equipment, and maintains accurate logs.
• Provides instruction to staff and contractors, evaluates quality of work performed; takes action to maintain standards.
• Advises Management of unsafe sites or working conditions; react to conditions and takes appropriate action to correct the situation.
• Coordinates the purchasing of materials , supplies, services and equipment following department and municipal purchasing policies.
• Tracks expenditures on specific projects and events as requested.
• Perform the following work, including but not limited to:
  • Special event and parks rental site service set up, servicing and takedown
  • Civic Christmas Display, set-up, maintenance, takedown and storage
  • The installation and Maintenance of Park Infrastructure and Services
  • Inspection, and monitoring of parks: splash pads playgrounds
  • Sanitation (washrooms, garbage and recycling)
  • Daily building maintenance
  • Fencing repairs and maintenance
  • Signage inspections, installation, replacement
  • Trails
  • Parking lots
  • Winter snow and ice control
  • Ice Rink Program
• Operates all types of equipment, including but not limited to aerial lifting devices, bucket trucks, trucks, trailers, tractors and implements, chainsaws, weed trimmers, loaders, small tools, vacuums, skill saws,.
• Operates city vehicles and other municipal equipment according to applicable legislation, policies and procedures in a safe and conscientious manner, including performing all required pre-use inspections (circle checks).
• Completes all required reports, daily records and documentation such as injury reports, accident and incident reports, in a detailed fashion as necessary. Records, documents and reports any issues to Management.
• Other duties as assigned

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING / SKILLS:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• A community college diploma, in Parks, Horticulture, construction, business or related field
• Minimum class “D” Driver’s License, A class “D” drivers license (Class A & Z endorsements are considered an asset) in good standing and reliable and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, problem-solving, and staff leadership skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• (OSHA), Traffic Safety Act and the pertinent regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Proficiency in computer use and operation (word processing, databases, spread sheets)
• Availability to attend meetings or other events, if necessary.
• Ability to work all shifts according to the CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Parks Operations, construction, business or similar environment.

How to Apply:

https://careers.belleville.ca/

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.