Senior Park Attendant

Boyd Conservation Park, 8739 Islington Ave, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Req #1380

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $26.36 /hr, Max = $30.56/hr

Employment type: Seasonal

Duration of employment: 6 Months - April 15, 2025 – October 18, 2025

Hours of work: 40 hrs/week

Work location: Boyd Conservation Park

Division: Conservation Parks and Lands

Business unit: Conservation Parks

Travel: None

Remote Work: None

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2025

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to midnight on February 28, 2025.

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 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:

• 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 in addressing escalated customer experience concerns.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks required for the maintenance and operation of parks, buildings, and properties.
• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment; completing safety inspections prior to usage.
• Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection and cleaning of washrooms and building spaces.
• 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.
• Processes admissions, merchandise sales, and snack bar (dependent on location) payments and transactions using point of sale systems.
• Handles cash including counting floats and summation of daily sales/revenue.
• Provides general clerical support and duties as required, including booking of events.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• High school diploma.

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.

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 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 Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.