Student - Ontario Place Maintenance Assistant

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.


• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.


• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.


• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.


• You must use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

As an Ontario Place Maintenance Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Provide assistance to Maintenance Staff in carpentry, mechanical, and electrical services, and assist carpenters and mechanics with routine duties and special projects as required.


• Provide support to Park Services during high facility usage periods, taking on assigned tasks as required.


• Assist with routine maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and mechanical systems in the Park.


• Assist staff with inspections of facilities and grounds, ground and lawn maintenance, and general building and equipment maintenance (e.g. painting, brush removal, clearing culverts, and servicing equipment, tools, and machinery).


• Update and complete maintenance and inspection records.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.


2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.


3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.


4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Organizational Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).


• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have previous mechanical or carpentry knowledge (required).


• You apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.


• You are able to conduct mechanical maintenance of grounds, buildings, and lawn care equipment and tools (e.g. tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and portable pumps)


• You are capable of, and comfortable with, operating small machinery and using lawn care tools.

Organizational Skills

• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.


• You are able to follow directions and seek clarification when needed.


• You pay attention to detail and are able to record information accurately.


• You are able to be punctual.

Other Requirements

• You are at least 18 years of age.


• You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent with an excellent record.


• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.


• You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).