Join our team at
Bonnechere Provincial Park, where winding trails, sandy beaches, and the picturesque Bonnechere River invite endless outdoor discovery. Working here means helping protect this natural haven while welcoming visitors to enjoy its beauty and tranquility.
If you are a responsible and motivated individual with experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance, please consider this exciting opportunity .
About the job
In this role, you will:
• be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties and semi-skilled sanitation work services for the park
• assist in the training and mentorship of regular and Summer Experience Program (SEP) students
• carry out minor maintenance duties for the park program
The successful candidate will also be required to:
• possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR and Emergency First Aid certificate
• work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Technical expertise:
• You possess knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials and methods.
• You possess experience completing basic grounds and facilities maintenance and minor repairs coupled with an ability to use small hand held tools (drills, hammer, paint equipment, cleaning equipment) and grounds maintenance equipment (rake, shovel, lawnmower, weed whip).
• You have knowledge of and have an ability to apply and interpret policies, procedures and directives such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) guidelines.
Skills:
• You have good organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You possess demonstrated communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues.
• You have proven interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors.
• You demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: