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Maple Syrup Taffy Maker (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 Maple Syrup Taffy Maker is responsible for the organization and delivery of our maple syrup tasting and taffy making program at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. The position requires an individual to prepare maple syrup for sampling and serving either at room temperature or on ice. This position may receive support from volunteers and therefore, maybe required to provide professional leadership and direction. Must be trained to maintain a safe and orderly sanitized work area and demonstrate proper food handling methods following the Region of Durham’s Food Safety Training and Certification Program course manual. Complies with CLOCA policies, procedures, vision, and fundamentals. The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to general housekeeping duties and promote Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority as a leading agency in watershed protection and stewardship.
The Maple Syrup Taffy Maker will attend an on-site training in taffy making equipment operations as part of the half-day training and orientation session. As well, the successful candidate will complete a mandatory online health and safety and personnel training session. The position requires the individual to stand and or sit and work in an outdoor serving environment about 95% of the time.
This position will report to the Festival Planner and Volunteer Facilitator. The festival hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The employee is expected to report to work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to allow for setup and cleanup.
Qualifications:
1) Excellent customer service.
2) Food preparation experience.
3) Food Handling Certification.
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 skills.
6) Post-secondary education in culinary program or event planning an asset.
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.