STUDENT - Facility Operator

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, as a Campground Assistant under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Parks North. This role involves managing campground operations, including registering vehicles, inspecting campsites, and handling payments. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential. This position promotes inclusivity and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• Post-secondary education and/or experience in business or customer service is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle and camper registrations and fees.
• Inspect campsite cleanliness and occupant behavior.
• Open and close the facility and work with security.
• Process payments and maintain financial records.
• Report maintenance issues.
• Perform additional assigned duties.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education in business or customer service

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Parks North, assists with the day-to-day management of the campground operation at Trowbridge.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Registers all vehicles and campers, collects appropriate fees, and assigns sites.
• Undertakes routine checks of campsites to inspect vacancies, cleanliness, and behaviour of occupants.
• Opens and closes the facility and liaises with contract security on a daily basis.
• Processes payments, prepares deposits, and reconciles transactions from the campground and store.
• Maintains prescribed records, including the registration system and security.
• Reports campsite or cabin maintenance issues to designated staff.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school diploma
• Post-secondary education and/or experience in business or customer service would be an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide courteous and helpful service to the public
• Ability to use a computer and applicable software to input, edit, and retrieve information
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• A working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to this work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.