Parking Lot Attendant - Casual (8 Vacancies)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Casual Parking Lot Attendant for 8 vacancies, based at St. George Campus in Toronto. The role involves managing entry, handling cash, directing parking, and reporting incidents during a brief October period.

Applicants should have Grade 12 or equivalent, experience with the public, and good English communication. A valid G licence is a plus; the position runs Oct 26–30, with varied shifts and a pay rate of $20.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in dealing with the public and handling cash, making change and balancing.
• Good oral English communication skills.
• Courteous, tactful and discreet in dealing with the public.
• Ability to handle cash and work outdoors in varying weather.
• A valid G licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Controls entry of vehicles into an assigned parking lot, identifying permit holders or guests and authorizing parking.
• Collects money from parking lot users at a predetermined rate, makes change, and maintains a cash float.
• Balances cash collected with ticket stubs and submits cash/receipts to supervisor or Police office at shift end.
• Directs and assigns parking spaces to users.
• In icy conditions, spreads sand or salt and keeps the kiosk tidy.
• Informs supervisor, Parking Control Officer or University police of unusual occurrences or illegally parked vehicles.
• Calls University Policy in case of disputes or unusual events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Cash handling

Public interaction

English communication

Discretion

Tact

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

G license

Job description

Parking Lot Attendant - Casual (8 Vacancies)

Date Posted: 09/23/2026
Req ID: 50290
Faculty/Division: VP-Facilities & Real Estate
Department: Transportation Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Under general supervision, but in accordance with specific procedures, controls the parking of vehicles in University of Toronto parking lots.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

• (a) controls entry of vehicles into an assigned parking lot, identifying permit holders or special guests, rejecting those not authorized to park;
• (b) collects money from parking lot users at a predetermined rate, making change as necessary and maintaining a cash float;
• (c) balances cash collected with ticket stubs and delivers cash and receipts to me supervisor or to the Police office at the end of the shift;
• (d) directs and assigns parking lot users to parking spaces;
• (e) when required spreads sand or salt over icy areas or parking lot; removes minor obstacles and debris from parking lot; maintains the tidiness of the kiosk;
• (f) informs the Parking Supervisor, Parking Control Officer or University of Toronto police in cases of illegally parked vehicles or unusual occurrences;
• (g) when necessary calls the University Policy in the event of an unusual occurrence or dispute; and
• (h) other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Experience in dealing with the public and handling cash, making change and balancing.

Other

• Good oral English communication skills;
• Must be courteous, tactful and use discretion in dealing with the public;
• Ability to handle cash;
• Physical ability to service parking lost and cope with inclement weather conditions;
• Must be neat and tidy in appearance.
• A valid G licence is an asset.

Please note

• This is a contract position for October 26 to October 30.

Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:CUPE 3261 Cas
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Part-Time casual role; variable shift rotation, including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $20.00 per hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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