Marina (Launch Ramp) Attendant, Student - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

Description

Job Summary

Working for the City of Mississauga means something big Explore the Marinas at the City in the summer of 2024. Help build a better community - Join our Marinas Team for the Season

The purpose of this position is to assist the overall operation of the City's public launch ramps in Lakefront Promenade Park, working in compliance to all relevant Corporate Policies and Procedures, By-laws, expectations and mandates. This position requires strong customer service skills and boating knowledge is an asset. There may be a requirement to assist in some Parks Operations functions as required.

Employment period is from May 1, 2024 up to August 25, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for directing watercraft traffic as they are launched and retrieved from the launch ramps, while ensuring the safety of pedestrians and other park users;

Respond to public inquiries and update the marina supervisor;

Perform daily life-saving equipment inspections;

Inspect the launch ramps for safety and report any concerns to the Marina Supervisor;

Perform daily shoreline and parking lot litter picking;

Weigh in fish for the Great Ontario Salmon derby;

Moderate lifting of supplies/moving boats;

Primarily working outdoors in various temperatures;

Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidate must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent public relations and organizational skills;

Emergency First Aid Certification CPR "C" required;

Knowledge of boats and boat handling preferred;

Green patch CSA approved safety boots required, runner style safety shoes and beige or navy blue shorts required; Shirts and hats will be provided;

Must be available May 1st to August 25th 2024, up to 40 hours per week, weather permitting;

Weekend shifts and public holidays required.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
Hours of Work: up to 40
Work Location: Lakefront Promenade Marina, Public Launch Ramps
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Parks Operations
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.