Apply By: Monday, May 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Gate Attendant (seasonal)

Job ID:
229604
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Algonquin Provincial Park
City:
Whitney
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
5 Temporary : (1 non-recurring contract) + (4 seasonal annually recurring contracts) for up to 26 weeks, from April - October
Job code:
03OAD - Office Administration 03
Salary:
$23.69 - $27.32 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have strong communication skills and excel at customer service? If so, consider this opportunity at historic Algonquin Provincial Park.

We are currently seeking to fill several Gate Attendant positions, starting at either the East Gate or the  West Gate.

About the job

As the Gate Attendant, you will:

• issue and file permits
• collect park fees, sell merchandise, record all funds received and balance cash
• register park users and report revenues
• assist in the training and leadership of students and volunteers
• provide general information about the park to visitors
• provide first aid and emergency services

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You must possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical knowledge:

• You possess knowledge of office procedures, clerical processes and the ability to operate office machines and equipment.

Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills:

• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to prepare correspondence and provide customer service.
• You have the ability to understand, apply and interpret operational policies, procedures and acts to provide information to peers and park visitors.
• You have demonstrated organizational, mathematical and cash handling skills.

Computer skills:

• You possess the ability to use personal computers, software applications, databases, reservation systems and can perform data entry.

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:

Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, May 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 4 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, PO Box 219, ALGONGUIN PROVINCIAL PARK, Whitney, North Region
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 26 weeks, PO Box 219, ALGONGUIN PROVINCIAL PARK, Whitney, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Parks
Posted on:
Monday, April 28, 2025

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.


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