Senior Park Attendant

Conservation Ontario; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation Ontario seeks a Senior Park Attendant for seasonal employment in beautiful natural environments. You will oversee daily operations at TRCA sites, mentor junior staff, and ensure maintenance and customer satisfaction. This role offers valuable experience in conservation and outdoor teamwork.

Benefits

Access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program

Work outdoors during spring and summer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Smart Serve Certificate desired.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance and operating grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with guidance and training of junior staff.
• Perform maintenance and operation tasks for parks and properties.
• Process admissions and manage customer transactions.

Skills

Health and safety aptitude

Effective communication

Conflict management

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Smart Serve Certificate

Job description

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Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $ 27.02 /hr, Max = $ 31.32 /hr

Employment type: Seasonal

Duration of employment: 3-5 Months

Hours of work: 40 hrs/week

Division: Conservation Parks and Lands

Business unit: Conservation Parks

Travel: None

Hybrid Work: None

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2025

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to midnight on June 18, 2025.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Senior Park Attendant is responsible for with the coordination and delivery of day-to-day operational and customer experience activities of TRCA lands, trails, grounds, and gardens, sites, and facilities (dependent on location).

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with providing guidance and training to junior staff on the day-to-day duties to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists junior staff to address escalated customer experience concerns.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks required for the maintenance and operation of parks, buildings, and properties.
• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment to conduct the work; completing safety inspections prior to usage.
• Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection, cleaning of washrooms, building spaces etc.
• Identifies, manages, and reports hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials, or equipment.
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
• Process admissions, merchandise sales, snack bar (dependent on location) payments and transactions using point of sale systems.
• Closing facilities at end of day.
• Consists mainly of afternoon and evening shifts. Must be available most weekends.
• Must be willing to work variable hours

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• High school diploma
• Smart Serve Certificate

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in general maintenance and operating power tools and motorized grounds equipment (tractors, ride on mowers)

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Strong health and safety aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Ability to manage conflicts and utilize de-escalation skills to resolve conflict situations
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 20 kg
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, [phone].

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