Intern, Operations Personnel Prochamps - Oakville, Canada - Golf Canada

Golf Canada
Golf Canada
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Oakville, Canada

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OPPORTUNITY:


Job Title:
Operations Personnel, Professional Championships (Workshop)

Reports to:
Operations Coordinator, Professional Championships


Location:
Golf Canada Head Office


Status:
Summer Internship


LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:


Start Date:
April 2023


End Date:
Friday September 1, 2023 (Some flexibility, plus one additional weekend shift in September to unload truck once returned to warehouse)


OVERVIEW:


Beginning in mid-late April and finishing in early September 2023, the successful applicants will work closely with Golf Canada's Operations Coordinator and Operations Manager on-site at two professional golf championships in Canada; the 2023 RBC Canadian Open (Toronto, ON) and the 2023 Canadian Pacific Women's Open (Vancouver, ON).

These professional golf tournaments are organized by Golf Canada's Professional Championships staff and are overseen by the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour respectively.


The position will consist of two separate entities:

  • To refurbish and restore all operations equipment held in Golf Canada's warehouse for 23 weeks (April mid May in Burlington, ON), in advance of the first Championship;
  • To complete all operations tasks using equipment onsite at each tournament (Toronto, ON in June & Vancouver, BC in August).

PRIMARY DUTIES:


  • Travel to each tournament and setup/tear down operational equipment;
  • Work with Golf Canada operations staff and event suppliers to ensure operational efficiency on site;
  • Install tournament infrastructure throughout the course;
  • Assist in the creation, production, and set up of directional signage throughout the course and host community;
  • Collect quotes and place orders for operational equipment to be used on site;
  • Work with volunteer committees to ensure Golf Canada's extensive Professional Championships volunteer program is able to operate successfully;
  • Deliver tournament supplies to volunteer committees (scoring equipment, caddie bibs, office supplies etc.);
  • Design and produce some tournament signage content;
  • Setup rope and stake throughout the holes of the championship golf course for crowd control during play;
  • Inventory all operations equipment including lists of player names plates, hospitality signage, course signage, etc.;
  • Other operational duties as assigned by the Operations Coordinator and Operations Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:


  • A valid driver's license of class G2 or G;
  • Desire to work in professional sports;
  • Position includes some manual labor and moderate lifting (approx. 50 to 80 lbs);
  • Must be able to use basic power tools effectively;
  • Superior communication skills with an ability to effectively multitask;
  • A mature attitude to foster a cooperative and safe working environment;
  • Previous Health and Safety training is considered an asset;
  • A valid offroad forklift license (telehandler) is considered an asset;
  • High energy (experience working long hours and early mornings) is considered an asset;
  • Basic knowledge of golf and golf etiquette is considered an asset;
  • Bilingual (English and French) language skills are considered an asset.

TRAVEL:


  • Some travel is required throughout the term of this position;

ACCOMODATIONS:


  • Accommodations will be provided for parts of June and August (i.e. travel/housing/per diems while in Toronto and Vancouver);

HOURS OF WORK:


Warehouse hours:
Monday to Friday, 8AM- 4PM (April - mid May, July)

On-site hours: Monday to Friday, 7AM- 5PM; some weekends and holidays required (June - September)


APPLICATION DETAILS:


Attn:

Human Resources/Operations Coordinator:

Subject:

WORKSHOP
Golf Canada - Human Resources

1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1

Oakville, ON L6M 4X7

Golf Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for all, especially children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.


Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential.


Golf Canada's core values are "Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability" and while these are included in each employee's offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada's recruitment, hiring and annual review process.


Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
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