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Cashiers (5 positions)
Seasonal - March 7th to March 29th, 2026 (12 days total) - (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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29 during the annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. A mandatory half-day training and orientation session is planned for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
This is a seasonal position, and you may be required to work all or some of the following dates: March 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29 during the annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. A mandatory half-day training and orientation session is planned for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Location: Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Road East, Oshawa (at Simcoe Street)
Responsibilities:
The Cashier is responsible for working in various places at the festival. Duties include scanning online tickets and collecting payment for products and services. Cashiers will be required to operate iPad software, count floats, print daily cash reports, process credit and Interac purchases, maintain knowledge of products and prices, check inventory, re-stock shelves, and provide excellent customer service. Cashiers will be required to set up and maintain their cashier station as part of daily and overall operations, contribute to general housekeeping duties and promote Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority as a leading agency in watershed protection and stewardship.
Cashiers will receive training in equipment operations, reporting protocols, and customer service as part of the half-day training and orientation session. They will also be required to complete a mandatory online health and safety and personnel training session. The position requires that the individual stand/sit in an indoor or outdoor setting that may or may not have an internal heat source. The space can be cold, so dressing warmly and in layers is highly advised.
Cashiers will report to the Senior Executive/Accounting Administrator. The festival hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Qualifications:
1) Excellent customer service and computer skills
2) Cashier experience is required
3) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
4) Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
5) Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Wages and Benefits:
$16.60 - $17.60 per hour
Closing Date for Resumes:
January 23, 2026
Or send cover letter and resume to:
Please email your resume to:
Yvonne Storm, Festival Planner and Volunteer Facilitator
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.