Senior Park Attendant Job at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Brampton, ON

Position Details:
Vacancies: 4
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $25.84/hr, Max = $29.96/hr
Employment type: Seasonal
Duration of employment: 2 Contracts Available (April to November 2023 & April to October 2023)
Hours of work: 40 hrs/week
Work location: Multiple work locations – listed below.
Division: Conservation Parks and Lands
Business unit: Conservation Parks
Travel: No.
Remote Work: None

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2023
Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. Apply now!

Work Locations:
  • Indian Line Campground, 7625 Finch Ave W, Brampton, ON L6T 0B2
  • Boyd Conservation Park, 8739 Islington Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 1A6
By working at TRCA you will:
  • Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
  • Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
  • Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
  • Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Senior Park Attendant is responsible for the coordination and delivery of day-to-day operational and customer experience activities of TRCA lands, trails, grounds, and gardens, sites, and facilities (dependent on location).

Major Responsibilities:
  • Provides on-site support to junior staff and performing clean and safe operations of TRCA parks and facilities for visitors. Providing site admission and sound customer service for visitors.
  • Assists with providing guidance and training to junior staff on the day-to-day duties to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Assists junior staff to addressing escalated customer experience concerns.
  • Provides support to junior staff related to position activities.
  • Performs semi-skilled tasks required for the maintenance and operation of parks, buildings and properties.
  • Supports the set up and take down of equipment and furnishings for events/programs.
  • Drives vehicles and transports crews to designated area.
  • Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment to conduct the work; completing safety inspections prior to usage.
  • Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection, cleaning of washrooms, building spaces etc.
  • Identifies, manages, and reports hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials or equipment.
  • Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
  • Maintains sound and current knowledge of site and facility programs and programs at other facilities.
  • Assists with parking control duties as required, adhering to all safety protocols.
  • Process admissions, merchandise sales, snack bar (dependent on location) payments and transactions using point of sale systems.
  • Cash handling including counting floats, summation of daily sales/revenue.
  • Provides general clerical support and duties as required, including booking of events.
What you will need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
  • High school diploma.
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
Experience
  • 1+ years of experience in general maintenance and operating power tools and motorized grounds equipment (tractors, ride on mowers).
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
  • Strong health and safety aptitude.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy.
  • Ability to manage conflicts and utilize de-escalation skills to resolve conflict situations.
  • Basic computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint.
  • Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 20 kg.
  • Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter prior to midnight on April 26th, 2023.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (416) 661-6600 extension 5216.


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