Parks and Recreation Worker- Term

M; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

M’Chigeeng First Nation is seeking a Parks and Recreation Worker to maintain MFN parks and recreational facilities across seasons, including ice resurfacing in winter and general grounds maintenance in summer.

You will operate a range of equipment, assist with events, and ensure safety and cleanliness, with a requirement for outdoor work, weekend shifts, and a valid G2 license.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MFN parks and amenities (Sports fields, parks, cemeteries, and facilities).
• Perform routine maintenance for Splash Pad site.
• Mow, trim, aerate, fertilize.
• Maintain horticulture installations and displays – planting, weeding.
• Litter pick up and scheduled garbage/recycling collection and disposal.
• Cemetery maintenance including interments.
• Operate MFN vehicles and attachments.
• Inspect, clean, and repair park amenities.
• Safely operate equipment, machinery, and power/hand tools.
• Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment; identify hazards.
• Deliver routine and specialized maintenance.
• Submit daily electronic work entries and tailboards.
• Attend training sessions; provide logistical support for events.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Weekend shifts

Horticultural equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

G2 class licence

Tools

Horticulture equipment

Powered hand tools

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 learn
• Must be flexible to work long hours in peak periods, evenings and weekends as required
• Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, customs, and practices
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
• CRC 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)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Cover letter, Resume, Three (3) Current references (2 work-related from direct supervisor/manager, 1 character reference. To be contacted after successful interview) & Education Certification if applicable.