Parks Youth Job Profiles

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Job Summary

To assist with the planning, conducting and coordinating of research for Parks special events and projects.

Machines and Equipment Used

Communication, recreation and various office equipment, first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the planning, conducting and coordinating of research for Parks special events and projects.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program. Prepares statistical reports.
  • Interacts with staff, participants the public and agencies to provide program information.
  • Develops and sets up computer applications to store and retrieve data.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Technical knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft word and excel an asset.
  • Valid Class “G” Drivers license and use of a properly insured automobile is an asset.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, design, organize and coordinate core programs and conduct research for Parks special events and projects.

Machines and Equipment Used

Communications, recreation and various office equipment, first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, designs, organizes and coordinates core programs and conducts research for Parks special events and projects.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program. Prepares statistical reports.
  • Interacts with staff, participants the public and agencies to provide program information.
  • Develops and sets up computer applications to store and retrieve data.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Technical knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft word and excel.
  • Must be available to work shifts/evenings/weekends. “G” license is an asset.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Experience working in a parks program.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.