STUDENT - Labourer - Golf at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Turf Equipment Operation, Grass Cutting, Teamwork, Communication, Customer Service, Manual Labour, Motivation, Outdoor Work, Driving, Trimming, Raking, Shoveling, Machinery Washing, Golf Course Experience, Adverse Weather Conditions, Public Interaction

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Golf Services, and the technical direction and guidance of the Leadhand Greenskeeper responsible for the general maintenance of the grounds. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Operates turf equipment (grass cutting), riding and push mower. Operates grass trimmers (motorized), rakes and shovels. Washes machinery and picks up garbage/litter. Performs miscellaneous light and heavy manual labour outdoors in all weather conditions. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Must be a secondary school graduate and enrolled at a college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Previous turf/landscaping experience (i.e. grass cutting, sod laying, trimming, etc.) Skills & Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Must be highly motivated and able to work well in a team environment Must be able to work with minimal supervision Superior customer service skills and ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G2” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation Assets: Experience with operating mowers (riding or push, lawn tractors, etc.) Experience working on a golf course Knowledge and experience with the game of golf CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be available for weekdays and weekends as required Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract 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: 625-3866 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves operating turf equipment and performing general maintenance of golf grounds under supervision. Responsibilities include grass cutting, using trimmers, washing machinery, and picking up litter.