About Us Primary Accountabilities
- Infrastructure maintenance, vehicles, grounds and equipment;
- Customer service and relations;
- Monitoring park activities for regulation compliance;
- Advising visitors of park regulations and reporting non-compliance;
- Using the computer-based reservation and registration system;
- Processing financial transactions, cash handling;
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, Procedures and all Safe Work Practices at all times when on duty.
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid N.S. Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.
- Valid (Standard) First Aid certificate and WHMIS training.
- Working knowledge and previous experience in computer use including: internet, email, and web-based applications.
- Experience in general carpentry; building and grounds maintenance; general machine maintenance; use of tractors, ride on mowers, chainsaws and clearing saws, push mowers, string trimmers and hand and power tools.
- Physical fitness levels suitable to support strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment and all weather conditions experienced during the park season.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to work independently.
Assets:
- Customer service training;
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and sanitation requirements;
- Training, experience in or demonstrated ability for ensuring compliance of regulations in a public setting;
- Good general knowledge of local history and points of interest;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations; and
- Forest Safety Society certified for power saw and spacing saws.
Benefits Working Conditions
- Employee walks for extended periods of time and distance over both even and uneven terrain while patrolling the park.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.
- Must work weekends.
Additional Information What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
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