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ATV Operators and Parking Attendants (3 positions)
Seasonal (Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival)
This is a seasonal position, and you may be required to work all or some of the following dates: March 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 during the annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. A mandatory half-day training and orientation session is planned for Saturday, March 1, 2025.
As the ATV Operator and Parking Attendant, you will be assigned to one of these roles on a daily rotation, which will be shared with another individual. The primary responsibilities as the ATV Operator are on-site transportation of visitors in need of this service, delivery of supplies, setup of interpretive displays, trail maintenance, firewood transport and fire starting, washroom cleaning and servicing and other Festival duties as required.
The primary responsibilities of the Parking Attendant include directing patrons into and out of parking spots, directing traffic, speaking to patrons, positioning or removing barricades to prevent parking in certain locations and monitoring parking in accessible and fire access areas for illegal and obstructive parking. You will work in a team environment and are required to wear approved safety footwear. Gloves and safety vests will be provided. In both roles you will be responsible for basic housekeeping, not limited to daily cleanup of debris from parking lot, managing waste from pancake program, cleaning tables and floors in Heritage Hall and be prepared to promote Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority as a lead agency in watershed protection and stewardship.
To be prepared to deliver both the ATV Operator and Parking Attendant roles, you will receive training in equipment handling, working around fire, customer service, two-way radio communication equipment, emergency response, parking operations and the CLOCA Parking Safety Plan for the Purple Woods Conservation Area as part of a half day orientation session. You will also be required to complete a mandatory online health and safety and personnel training program. Must have a valid “G” drivers’ licence, be 18+ and have a clean driving record. The selected candidate must successfully pass the CLOCA driver training test.
Responsibilities:
The ATV Operator role requires the individual to work in an outdoor environment about 90% of the time with no heat source. 70% of the time will involve driving and 30% of the time will require physical activity. The Parking Attendant role requires the individual to stand and work in an exposed outdoor environment 100% of the time. You will report to the Resource Technician. The festival hours of operation are 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The employee is expected to work either 8:00am to no later than 4:00pm as the ATV Operator or 9:00am to 3:00pm as the Parking Attendant. A work schedule will be provided for this dual role position.
Qualifications:
1) Excellent customer service.
2) Valid Class G driver’s license and a clean driving record.
3) Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
4) Able to work alone and self-starter.
5) Fluent in English, a second language is an asset.
6) Must provide own CSA approved work boots.
Wages and Benefits:
$16.20 - $17.20 per hour
Closing Date for Resumes:
January 24, 2025
Or send cover letter and resume to:
Yvonne Storm, Special Events Coordinator
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Central Lake Ontario Conservation is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. CLOCA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.