Summer Gate Attendant-Rockwood Conservation Area

Summer Gate Attendant-Rockwood Conservation Area

Location:Rockwood

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. Consistent full time hours.

3. Schedule for the full season.

4. Eligibility to enroll 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 (part-time available)

Conservation Areas Locations:

Rockwood

We offer comprehensive health and safety training.

To Apply:

Please visit the GRCA website for more information:

https://www.grandriver.ca/

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.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the Grand River Conservation Authority.

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