Teamster, Fort Edmonton Park- Canada Summer Jobs - City of Edmonton

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**Teamster, Fort Edmonton Park

  • Canada Summer Jobs** up to 10 months

Job Number:


47020
Grab the reins and embark on an exciting journey this summer as a Teamster at Fort Edmonton Park.

Nestled in the scenic Edmonton River Valley, you will spend your summer outside and make some new animal friends while you are at it Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to complete all work tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

To visualize what it's like to be on our team, watch this video.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

  • Work with draft horses, light horses and ponies to operate pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides
  • Perform and demonstrate teamster duties with a historical context using historically correct tools and techniques
  • Groom, clean, feed, and care for the draft animals to ensure they are presentable to the general public at all times
  • Work with oxen, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry
  • Ensure that the stables are kept neat and clean
  • Ensure that the wagons are in good repair and are regularly checked to ensure maximum safety for passengers
  • Provide information to the general public regarding this trade, as well as accurate historical and site information on an ongoing basis
  • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:


  • Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent or higher
  • Knowledge of Western Canadian History
  • Ability to effectively deal with the public, including strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, working outside in all weather and environmental conditions and working in the presence of allergens like bees, pollen, animals, dust and more
  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as site specific safe work practices is a requirement for this position
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position is an asset
  • Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance including Vulnerable Sector that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
  • Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
  • Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
  • Applicants may be tested

Note:
These positions may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program
provided by Service Canada.
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- 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
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
- 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

  • Black and other racialized youth
  • Indigenous youth, and
  • Youth with disabilities

_Up to 2 temporary part-time positions for up to 10 months_

Hours of Work:
Up to 35 hours per week, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm, 7 days a week. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

(Note:

Wednesday to Sunday as the predominant work days during May to September)


Salary:
$ $ Hourly)


Talent Acquisition Consultant:
TD/SG


Classification Title:
Historical Worker


Posting Date:
Jun 14, 2023


Closing Date:
Jun 21, :59:00 PM (MDT)


Number of Openings (up to): - Temporary Part-time


Union:
CUPE Local 30


Department:
Community Recreation and Culture


Work Location(s): Fort Edmonton Park, St (Fox Dr & Whitemud Dr) Edmonton T5J 2R7
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