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Head Gate Attendant (Seasonal)

Job ID:
209094
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Ontario Parks - Bonnechere Provincial Park
City:
Killaloe
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary seasonal, annually recurring assignment/contract up to 28 weeks per year (April to November)
Job code:
05OAD - Office Administration 05
Salary:
$23.15 - $26.83 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

If you are a responsible and motivated individual looking for new challenges and are able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment, then consider this opportunity at one of Ontario's provincial parks.

NOTE: The successful candidate will work 36.25 hours per week. You will also be required to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• coordinate and perform the registration of campers and day use visitors to the park
• provide group leadership and training to gate staff
• provide excellent customer service to clients and guests of the park
• assist with revenue receiving functions
• perform a variety of clerical duties
• perform a variety of duties associated with the operation of the park store

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You are able to work shifts, weekends and holidays as required.
• You have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate

Communication and Customer Service Skills:

• You can provide general direction and leadership to park staff.
• You can provide effective customer service to park guests.
• You can prepare a variety of written correspondence.

Mathematical and Cash Handling Skills:

• You can replenish cash floats, receive cash and credit/debit card transactions.
• You can prepare and reconcile shift summaries and bank deposits.
• You can report revenues in accordance with policy directives and compile statistics on park activities.

General Skills:

• You have organizational and effective time management skills to establish work priorities.
• You are proficient with various computer software applications (e.g. word-processing, spreadsheet, park management, record-keeping, internet, e-mail, etc.).
• You are able to quickly and accurately perform data entry.

Office Administration Skills:

• You have knowledge of general office administration practices and processes.
• You have the ability to operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of office machines and equipment.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have the ability to acquire general knowledge of park operations and related programs and services to issue permits and provide information to gate staff and park visitors.
• You have basic knowledge of workplace safety legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act).

Additional information:

Apply by:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 28 weeks, 4024 Round Lake Rd, Killaloe, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Parks
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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.

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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.


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