Seasonal - Harbourperson Assistant

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a dedicated individual for a Temporary Full Time position in the operation and maintenance of the Town’s harbour facilities. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing docks, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have relevant experience and a valid Ontario class DZ driver’s licence. Flexibility to work in varying weather conditions and on weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in boating, harbours, and carpentry.
• Valid Ontario class DZ driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, assembles, and dismantles harbours and docks.
• Operates motorboats and performs boat operations.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean condition.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Power Tools

Motorboats

Job description

Job Details:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must bereceived at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on May 23, 2025.

Internal secondment applications are welcome.Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

The incumbent will report to and receive daily direction from the Harbours Coordinator. This position works principally in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Town’s harbour facilities.The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed during the performance of same.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represents the Corporation and department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups and associations.
• Installs, assembles, and dismantles harbours and docks.
• Inspects, builds and maintains floating docks, boat cradles, related hardware, water lines and other marina facilities.
• Performs boat operations including launching, hauling, and towing; power boat blocking; mast rigging and de-masting sail boats.
• Operates motorboats, ratchets, pump, bolt cutters, air compressors to repair docks, transport materials to work site, pulling and lifting anchor chains.
• Carries out all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
• Applies safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation Temporary Conditions for Road Work and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
• Assumes accountability for resource loss.
• Inspects docks and anchor chains frequently.
• Routinely maintains and services power tools including lubricating, cleaning filters, cleans and washes trucks, trailers, plow trucks, salt trucks, winter control equipment and repairs small hand tools.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety and security in the harbour areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of 2 years of previous related experience in boating, harbours and carpentry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of boat operations including towing, slingling boats for haul-out by crane.Evidence of the foregoing knowledge may be demonstrated through a written test.
• Excellent customer service and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient time management skills and demonstrated flexibility in adjusting between duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and issues relevant to equipment used on a daily basis along with Confined Space Entry training are required.
• The successful candidate must have a valid and unrestricted Ontario class DZ driver’s licence (standard and automatic transmission) and Pleasure Craft Operator’s card with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration.The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) prior to assuming the position.
• Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work and stand-by as required including weekends and nights, and expected to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays when operations so require.

DATED: May 16, 2025

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job.This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.