Leadhand Grounds

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Fort William Historical Park is one of the largest living history attractions in North America. The park provides cultural, heritage, entertainment and educational experiences for residents and visitors to Northwestern Ontario.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and perform grounds upkeep and maintenance of the premises, including historic precinct, recreation trails and other areas.

PLEASE NOTE: This position may require you to attend overnight functions, travel to out of town events and off-hour programs, and work on holidays and weekends

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• inspect, maintain and prepare the grounds
• provide tree care and removal services, trim grass and maintain flower beds
• operate grounds keeping and related equipment safely
• plow snow and shovel walkways
• assist with the set up and take down of exhibits, stages and other furnishings for events and activities
• check for hazardous conditions and indications of fire or security breaches
• work with others on grounds related projects, and oversee student staff
• provide information and directions to tourists and visitors

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You have a valid class CZ driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• You have a Forklift Operator's Licence, or the ability to obtain one.

Technical knowledge and experience:

• You have experience in providing grounds upkeep and maintenance services in a large public or commercial facility.
• You can operate and perform basic maintenance of power and hand tools, and heavy grounds keeping equipment.
• You have knowledge of plumbing, general carpentry, electrical lock up and machinery operations.
• You have knowledge of security procedures and life safety systems.

Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can provide services and information to clients and visitors with a positive, friendly and courteous attitude.
• You can develop grounds keeping plans, and maintain records.

Analytical, evaluative and organizational skills:

• You can set priorities and determine best methods to complete assigned work.
• You can monitor equipment, material and supply usage and record inventory.
• You can oversee and evaluate work performed by students.
• You can determine potential security threats and address concerns.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.