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SalarySummer Gate Attendant-Elora Gorge CA and Elora Quarry
Location: Elora, ON
Each summer, the Grand River Conservation Areas welcomes visitors to enjoy camping, swimming, boating, tubing, fishing and hiking.
We are looking for students that want to be part of our team connecting people to the environment through outdoor experiences. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, work outside in an inspiring setting and gain valuable work experience.
What you will be doing:
You will work together as team by engaging with our visitors to provide excellent customer service.
1. Perform daily gate duties: issue day use and campsite permits, book reservations for group camping, pavilions and overnight campsites, receive and direct incoming telephone calls.
2. Responsible for handling cash using a cash register with electronic payment.
3. Prepare detailed accurate daily cash reports and bank deposits.
4. Be responsible for opening and closing facilities as required.
5. Operate the camping reservation and POS systems.
6. Control and regulate visitor access to the conservation area.
7. Provide accurate information regarding the area, facilities and regulations.
8. Respond to customer concerns and complaints courteously and effectively
Advantages:
1. A memorable summer working with your peers.
2. Consistant full time hours.
3. Schedule for the full season.
4. Eligibility to enrol in our pension plan (OMERS).
Requirements:
1. Currently enrolled as a full time student.
2. Interest in working independently and in a team environment.
3. Availability to work weekends and evenings.
Work Period: May to Labour Day 2024 (potential of shifts Late April to Mid October)
Pay Rate: $16.55 per hour
Shift: Weekends, Day and Evening Shifts, Statutory Holidays
Up to 40 hours per week
Conservation Areas Locations:
Elora Gorge/Quarry;
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter (referencing location and Gate Attendant) by email to careers@grandriver.ca (Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word document or PDF).
Please visit our website to view all student positions Student Summer Jobs 2024
Deadline for Applications is February 1st, 2024.
Interviews dates will be February 16th to March 3rd 2024
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Applications submitted after February 1st 2024, will only be reviewed on an as needed basis.
We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The GRCA strives to provide a collaborative and respectful work environment. We value the health and well-being of our employees and prioritizes Health and Safety in our workplace
Students have the option to participate in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer matching.
GRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Pursuant to section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, C. M.56 the personal information contained on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter C.27 and is used for recruitment purposes. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources, Grand River Conservation Authority, PO Box 729, 400 Clyde Road, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W6; 519-621-2761.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $16.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-02-01
Expected start date: 2024-05-01
