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By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Park Attendant is responsible for customer service and maintenance of TRCA lands, trails, grounds, and gardens, along with cleaning buildings and facilities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs basic landscape and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment to conduct the work, performing safety inspections prior to usage
• Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection, cleaning of washrooms, building spaces etc.
• Performs basic building/site maintenance functions (under supervision)
• Greets and engages with all visitors to provide exceptional visitor experiences
• Identifies and reports hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials or equipment
• Processes admissions, merchandise sales, snack bar (dependent on location) payments and transactions using point of sale systems.
• Cash handling including counting floats and summation of daily sales/revenue
• Provide general clerical support and duties as required, including booking of events 
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Providing calm care during the management of a medical incident or emergency

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)   

• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
• Smart Serve Certificate or ability to obtain

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Strong health and safety aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Ability to manage conflicts and utilize de-escalation skills to resolve conflict situations
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 20 kg

• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekdays, weekends and holidays