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Festival Greeter (1 position)
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, Ontario (at Simcoe Street)
Responsibilities:
The Festival Greeter is responsible for greeting visitors at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. The Festival Greeter is responsible for engaging children and adults, answering any questions and providing extra help or direction as they enter the festival. This includes providing verbal instructions and information to aid visitors in navigating through the festival. You will also be required to promote the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority as a leading agency in watershed protection and stewardship.
The Festival Greeter will be provided with instructions and scripts 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. This position requires the individual to stand and work 90% of the day outdoors. The Festival Greeter will be responsible for supervision of volunteers to ensure compliance with CLOCA policies.
The Festival Greeter reports to the Festival Planner and Volunteer Facilitator. The festival’s hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The employee is expected to report for work at 9:15 a.m. and will work no later than 2:15 p.m.
Qualifications:
1) Excellent customer service.
2) Experience working with the public is an asset.
3) Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
4) Able 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.