Park Attendant

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $21.39/hr, Max = $24.81/hr

Employment type: Seasonal

Duration of employment: 6 Weeks

Hours of work: Variable hours up to 35 hours per week

Work location: Kortright Centre for Conservation

Division: Conservation Parks & Lands

Business unit: Conservation Parks

Travel: None

Remote Work: None

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to midnight on January 17, 2025.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the winter months.
• 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 Park Attendant is responsible for customer service and maintenance of TRCA lands, trails, grounds, and gardens, along with cleaning buildings and facilities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the clean and safe operations of TRCA parks and facilities for visitors. Providing site admission and sound customer service to visitors.
• Performs basic landscape and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment to conduct the work, performing safety inspections prior to usage.
• Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection, cleaning of washrooms, building spaces etc.
• Performs basic building/site maintenance functions (under supervision).
• Greets and engages with all visitors to provide exceptional visitor experiences.
• Identifies and reports hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials, or equipment.
• Assists with parking control duties as required, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Maintains knowledge of site and facility programs and programs at other facilities.
• Processes admissions, merchandise sales, snack bar (dependent on location) payments and transactions using point of sale systems.
• Cash handling includes counting floats and summation of daily sales/revenue.
• Provides general clerical support and duties as required, including booking of events.
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Minimum pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

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

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.