Park Assistant
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority currently has the
following seasonal employment opportunity:
Park Assistant – Backus Heritage Conservation Area
Seasonal Position (40 hours per week) – approximately 28 weeks (April 27 to October 28, 2017)
Reporting to the Supervisor of Backus Heritage Conservation Area, the Park Assistant will assist and support in the operation of the Park in the areas of; security, sanitary maintenance and garbage collection, lawn maintenance and landscaping, set up/clean up of programming and events, and gate house operation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist/conduct a wide variety of maintenance tasks including sanitary maintenance, landscaping, and garbage collection.
- Assist with and perform general maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds.
- Assist with set up/clean up and facilitation of park events and programs.
- Conduct evening and nighttime campsite checks.
- Open and close facilities as required.
- Provide security as directed to advise campers and visitors on LPRCA park policies.
- Assist with registrations by entering of information in CAMIS system for reservations, permits and incoming revenue.
- Assist with telephone reception.
- Perform duties and operate equipment in a safe manner adherent to LPRCA policy and procedure and the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
- Offer excellent customer service.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Secondary school or equivalent graduate.
- Formal training in security an asset.
- Formal training and experience with CAMIS or similar registration software an asset;
- Current standard first aid and CPR certification an asset.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Possess excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with staff and general public.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
- Valid Class G Ontario driver’s license.
- Police criminal records check including vulnerable sector screening and drivers abstract required.
Interested applicants should send resume and covering letter (include job title on cover letter) by Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm to:
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg ON N4G 0C4
Attention: Dana McLachlan
Fax 519-842-7123
Email hr@lprca.on.ca (Subject line should read: Park Assistant)
We thank all applicants for their interest.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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