Parks and Recreation Worker- Term

M'Chigeeng First Nation; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks and Recreation Worker role at M’Chigeeng First Nation focuses on maintaining MFN parks, gardens, arenas, and recreational facilities across winter and summer seasons. Winter duties include arena ice resurfacing and ice plant operations; summer duties cover seasonal maintenance of parks, fields, beaches, and facilities.

Under the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, you will perform routine maintenance, operate equipment, complete daily work entries, and support community events while

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid G2 class licence.
• Experience with horticulture equipment and powered hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Customer service skills and ability to deal with the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MFN parks and amenities (sports fields, parks, cemeteries, facilities).
• Perform routine maintenance for Splash Pad site and general grounds.
• Mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilization; horticulture installations.
• Operate MFN vehicles and attachments as needed; inspect/repair park amenities.
• Keep daily records, attend trainings, support events and ice rentals.
• Winter: ice resurfacing for arena and outdoor rinks; snow patrolling and salt.
• Maintain ice surface and arena operations; assist with canteen and scheduling.
• Supervise employees where required; ensure safety and report hazards.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Horticulture equipment

Job description

Department: Community Infrastructure (Capital Projects & Public Works)

Classification: CS 2 ($23.28 -$28.45)

Employment Status: Full time - Regular

Reporting Relationship

The Parks and Recreation Worker will be under the supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.

Position Summary

The Parks and Recreation Worker will be responsible for maintenance of the parks and recreational areas of M’Chigeeng throughout the seasons.

Winter season: provide ice resurface operations for arena and outdoor rinks and skating pads.

Summer season: provide seasonal maintenance to all M’Chigeeng parks and recreational facilities.

Essential Functions

Staff in these roles will assist with maintaining the quality of operations and appearance of MFN gardens, horticultural displays/baskets/planters, parks, sports fields, beaches, arena, complex, and other facilities as requested:

• Perform ongoing maintenance to MFN parks and amenities (Sports fields, parks, cemeteries, and facilities)
• Perform routine maintenance as needed for Splash Pad site
• Mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilization
• Maintaining horticulture installations and displays – planting, weeding, etc.
• Litter pick up and scheduled garbage/recycling collection and disposal
• Cemetery maintenance including internments
• Operate a variety of MFN vehicles and attachments (assignment of vehicles will be based on operational need and license requirements being met)
• Assist with inspection, cleaning, and repair of park amenities
• Safely operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and power / hand-held tools
• Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment and identify hazards and/or mechanical issues requiring service repair
• Deliver routine and specialized maintenance
• Complete and submit daily, accurate electronic work entries and daily tailboards
• Attend various training sessions throughout the season
• Provide logistical support for community events including deliveries, set up and take down

• Monitoring park conditions and reporting information to supervisor
• Plants and maintains annuals and perennials
• Maintains inventory of hanging baskets and other materials needed
• Performs winter maintenance functions as required: evening snow patrol (plowing, shovelling and salt application) of parks, arenas, and community centres throughout MFN (as requested)
• Maintain ice surface and/or installation of proper ice, ice lines etc.
• Maintain ice plant and other equipment essential to arena operations (and monitor of all plant compressors)
• Maintain and keep clean at all times arena and canteen area
• Keep daily and monthly records of operations
• Assist with canteen operations including ordering, processing and cash maintenance (financial summaries)
• Assist with scheduling and record keeping for ice rentals, arena rentals and provide reports for same
• Supervise employees where required
• Must have working knowledge of compressor systems and ice making equipment (Zamboni)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year experience in landscaping, horticulture, or related field
• Valid G2 class licence
• Experience with horticulture equipment and powered hand tools
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to deal directly with the public
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
• Ability to work weekends and morning and afternoon shifts if required

Other

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Understanding and fluency of Anishinabek language is a strong asset or a willingness to learnMust be flexible to work long hours in peak periods, evenings and weekends as requiredUnderstanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an assetKnowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, customs, and practicesAbility to work with minimal supervisionMust have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR CertificationCRC is required, current thirty (30) days original or certified copy

  Criminal Reference Check (CRC) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault, and theft. The CRC must be current (30 days) and must be an Original. (To be obtained upon offer of employment)