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SalaryThe Township of Oro-Medonte is currently accepting applications for Summer Students for the position of Parks & Facilities Labourer in the Operations & Community Services Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks and Facilities, the Parks & Facilities Labourer Student shall provide general labour as required. Duties shall include but are not limited to, assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of parks and facilities.
To apply for this position, you must be a minimum of 18 years of age and hold a valid Class “G” driver’s license, along with being currently enrolled as a student and returning to school in the fall.
Successful candidates will be required to work 40 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays from early May and continue through the Labour Day Weekend.
Position Requirements include:
- Ability to deal effectively but courteously with the public, contractors, and staff within a Team Environment;
- Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
- Demonstrates good judgement, makes sound decisions with a strong work ethic;
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions, be physically fit and able to perform strenuous work such as climbing, lifting and moving heavy items (up to 50 lbs), involving considerable effort, and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner;
- Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply, safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS);
- Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge in traffic control and mechanically inclined would be considered an asset.
As a condition of employment successful applicants must be able to provide a Criminal Records & Judicial Matters - Level 2 Check and a Driver's Abstract satisfactory to the Township. The Parks & Facilities Labourer Student will be paid at a rate of $19.55 per hour.
