Seasonal - Leadhand, Environmental Services (Under Review)

at  Town of Oakville

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School graduation. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2-3 years previous related experience including scheduling of seasonal and student staff and in the safe operation of related machines and equipment which includes: side and rear sanitation packer units, HIAB, trucks, vans, tractors, loaders, mowing equipment, and small hand equipment.
• Certifications in Forklift, Chainsaw, 0-8 tons crane operation, load securement and confined space entry are an asset.
• Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance.
• Computer proficiency in word and excel and the ability to develop and maintain an electronic scheduling database and use e-mail, internet and GIS.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude, an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) 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, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• 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: January 30, 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 & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview component of the recruitment process is 75%.

• Plans, coordinates, executes and evaluates parks maintenance and sanitation programs, services and processes.
• Develops new and/or revises relevant policies and standard operating procedures for the section as required.
• Delegates work assignments to staff and students ensuring appropriate scheduling and quality control.
• Ensures work is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with Town or Department maintenance standards, specifications, and other legislative requirements (e.g.: Labour and Health and Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.)
• Hires students and monitors performance including initiating corrective action and/or progressive discipline when required. Assists with Seasonal hiring as required.
• Liaises closely with Supervisor and/or Manager to report progress, resolve issues, and refine planning.
• Ensures facilities are prepared according to permit requirements for special events.
• Responds and investigates public inquiries, by-law issues and initiates work orders as appropriate.
• Monitors and maintains expenditures Oversees allocation of resources (financial, employee hours etc.).
• Assists with budgets preparation, program development and staff training development.
• Accurately maintains daily records for the purpose of tracking, reporting and documenting of maintenance activities and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary.
• Ensures all equipment is operated competently, safely and maintained in a good operating condition ensuring proper and timely documentation for repair of defective equipment (including circle checks of all assigned rolling stock).
• Keeps current with ongoing technical, cultural and procedural improvements in parks maintenance and sanitation.
• Trains and guides staff, students, part-time staff and volunteers involved in activities.
• Supports information dissemination, training and communication for parks construction, maintenance, sanitation and special event activities.
• Liaises with, and oversees the work of, contractors and other service providers.
• Analyzes information, data, progress etc. and looks for means of improving parks construction, maintenance, sanitation and special event program/activity performance.
• Represents the Corporation and Department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, and associations.
• May perform role of Stand-in Supervisor on occasions when the supervisor is not available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.