Manual Worker

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Consider this unique opportunity with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming where you will provide assistance in the maintenance department with general upkeep of the modern and historic buildings and grounds at the tourist attraction of Discovery Harbour. The historic site is found on the original location of the British Naval and Military outpost built on Penetanguishene Bay following the War of 1812.

We are dedicated to preserving and promoting Ontario's rich heritage. Our manual workers play a crucial role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our historic sites. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and dedication are valued.

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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• assist the maintenance team with the general maintenance and/or repair of the buildings, grounds and equipment, including grounds keeping, snow removal, event set-up, cleaning, etc.
• assist the maintenance team with general maintenance and/or repair of period attraction assets such as reproduction furnishings and historic vessels
• assist in providing historic and modern garden services such as planting/transplanting, watering, cultivating, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, pest control (insect and animal)
• operate vehicles and equipment

Please note:
- You will be required to work weekend and/or evening shifts.
- Hours are commonly 40 hours per week but may fluctuate based on the timing of special events, programs and seasonal demands.
- Work schedules are set in advance of the workweek.

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How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• 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 knowledge and skill:

• You possess knowledge of the operating standards of general maintenance to provide assistance with snow removal, waste removal, grounds keeping, special event set-up, animal care and general maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment repair.
• You are knowledgeable about the maintenance and sanitation of building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You have the ability to operate vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, loaders, leaf blowers, line trimmer.

Customer service and communication skills:

• You have proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are able to work in a team environment.

Analytical skills:

• You have effective organizational skills to plan work and to ensure deadlines are met.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret policies, procedures and regulations such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Computer proficiency:

• You are proficient with computers and common office productivity software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet, etc.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .