Gate Attendant/Grounds Maintenance Assistant, HBCA (SGE)

at  Essex Region Conservation Authority

The Gate Attendant/Grounds Maintenance, Holiday Beach Conservation Area (SGE) position is responsible for performing basic ground maintenance and operation of the admission gate while providing quality customer service at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.
This position is classified as a ‘Special Grant Employee’ as the tasks associated with this position are funded in whole or in part through Federal and Provincial agency funding sources. The period of this contract is approximately May 12, 2025 through August 31, 2025 with possible extension(s) based on funding. May include alternate days/times based on weather and/or business needs. This position WILL require weekend and holiday work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Per the Canada Summer Jobs funding program, this position is open to applicants:

• between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• who have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Must be an Ontario resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Experience with computers, cash registers and debit/credit card machines
• Experience with landscaping equipment preferred
• Able to undertake and carry out a job with minimum supervision and have the ability to be resourceful
• Excellence in a customer service focused environment
• Must possess a valid “G” driver’s licence
• Valid First Aid Certificate an asset
• Moderate to heavy lifting (50 lbs) and ability to perform physically demanding tasks is required
• Provide own CSA Safety boots, rain gear, meals

• Greet visitors entering Holiday Beach and sell daily and seasonal passes
• Operate cash register and be responsible for daily cash balances and sales records
• Provide consistent and exceptional customer service to visitors; answer questions and provide helpful information to visitors to enhance their visitor experience
• Ensure gatehouse is organized and neat; maintain inventory of seasonal passes for sale
• Assisting with maintenance of grounds and facilities, including wood splitting, garbage collection, grass cutting and trimming using power equipment, ensuring cleanliness of washroom facilities, maintaining beach and public areas (clearing debris and garbage)
• Performs other job related duties and responsibilities consistent with the position as required