Toronto Island Recreation Job Profiles

Browse job profiles working in recreation programs at Toronto Island.

Refer to Types of Seasonal & Part Time Recreation Jobs for all wages.

Seasons

Spring, Summer

Districts

Toronto/East York

Job Summary

To narrate the Toronto Island tram tours, lead designated walking and lighthouse tours.

Machines and Equipment Used

Cash register, communication and various office equipment, maps, first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Narrates the Toronto Island tram, walking, and lighthouse tours.
  • Interacts with the public and provides program information.
  • Conducts cash handling/balancing for the tram tours.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Adheres to safe operating policies and procedures of the Island tram and ensure passenger safety.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • 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 drive tram along designated tour route on the Toronto Island.

Machines and Equipment Used

Tram vehicle, golf cart, tram maps, first aid kit and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Drives tram along designated tour route on the Toronto Island.
  • Oversees the safe operations of the tram.
  • Operates tram and provides customer service to riders.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Conducts vehicle inspection on a daily basis.
  • Adheres to safe operating policies and procedures of the island tram and ensure passenger safety.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License (with “Z” endorsement), and must qualify for the City’s Equipment operating permits and requirements.
  • 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 assist with the planning and staffing of all Toronto Island Recreation programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office, communications and recreation equipment, cash register, first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the planning, staffing and implementation of Toronto Island Recreation Special programs.
  • Plans, organizes and leads programs for participants.
  • Assists in the selecting, training, directing and evaluating of part time staff.
  • Provides on-site coordination and guidance to staff.
  • Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with clients, staff, and the public to provide program information.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience developing, implementing, organizing and evaluating recreation programs and services related to specific program area (i.e. Camps, Wading Pools, Boathouse operations, Children’s Garden, etc).
  • Current NLS/Toronto Port Authority Harbour Licence/ORCA/CUI 2 or 3.
  • Cash Handling/Balancing/Budgeting experience.
  • Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position. (i.e. CLASS Program Registration).
  • Some positions may require current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License, and must qualify for the City’s Equipment operating permits and requirements.
  • 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 promote, plan and implement the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, rope course and recreation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, implements and promotes the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course.
  • Instructs programs on the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course.
  • Designs programs for a wide variety of groups.
  • Conducts daily course inspections and equipment checks.
  • Ensures all waivers are signed before use of course.
  • Ensures that both “experiential learning” and “challenge by choice” philosophies are adhered to.
  • Assists Coordinator in promoting group bookings for revenue generation.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • CUI Levels 1 and 2 and course training.
  • Current National Lifesaving Society, NLS Certification consider an asset.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications 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 provide customer service, directions and general information regarding Toronto Island activities.

Machines and Equipment Used

Telephone, maps, and first aid kit.

Responsibilities

  • Interacts with the public and provides information regarding Toronto Island activities.
  • Guides the public to Island sites and activities.
  • Hands out maps and various brochures about the Toronto Islands.
  • Monitors inventory and stock control.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Full knowledge of all island picnic sites and rules and regulations.
  • 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 develop, implement, and evaluate environmentally responsible and Eco friendly children’s programs in the Franklin Children’s Garden on Toronto Island.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit and recreation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and evaluates environmentally responsible and Eco Friendly children’s programs in the Franklin Children’s Garden at Toronto Island.
  • Instructs specialized custom designed programs for schools and day care centres.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interacts with the public and provides program information.
  • Assists with special events.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Organic gardening programming skills.
  • Knowledge of Eco/Environmentally responsible activities for children under 10 years of age.
  • 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 assist in the implementation of programs in the Franklin Children’s Garden.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the implementation of programs in the Franklin Children’s Garden.
  • Welcomes garden visitors.
  • Maintains a tally of adults and children entering the garden daily.
  • Provides information on all garden programs and special events.
  • Promotes visiting storytellers and artists.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Interacts with the public and provides program information.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience in working with children 3-10 years of age.
  • 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 oversee the Toronto Island’s Tackle Share program and the sale of Ministry of Natural Resources fishing licences.

Machines and Equipment Used

Cash register, first aid kit, fishing, recreation, boat, safety, communications and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the Toronto Island’s Tackle Share program and the sale of Ministry of Natural Resources fishing licences.
  • Supports the sales, promotion, cash handling/balancing and administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources Fishing Licences.
  • Performs administration tasks to support the program.
  • Maintains fishing equipment inventory/control.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Previous experience with Fishing License sales.
  • Pleasure Operators Card, ORCA, Port Authority Harbour license 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 oversee the daily boathouse rental operations on Toronto Island.

Machines and Equipment Used

Cash register, first aid kit, various office, recreation, boat and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the daily boathouse rental operations on Toronto Island.
  • Teaches safety procedures and boat handling for each patron.
  • Informs boat renters about safety equipment, policies and procedures to follow.
  • Patrols lagoon system to ensure safe boating practices are being followed.
  • Monitors the safety of the patrons using the facility.
  • Takes proactive steps to prevent incidents related to boating activities.
  • Assists customers in selecting appropriate boats and equipment.
  • Performs cash handling/balancing.
  • Interacts with the public and provides information regarding boat rentals.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the operation.
  • Opens/closes and maintains boat rental operation.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Toronto Port Authority Harbour licence/ORCA/Pleasure craft Operators certificate.
  • Must produce original current National Lifesaving Society NLS Certification.
  • Experience in and ability to respond quickly and perform in emergency situations.
  • Experience in strong public relations and communication skills.
  • 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 provide customer service to rental patrons at the boathouse operation on Toronto Island.

Machines and Equipment Used

Cash register, first aid kit, boat safety and recreation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provides customer service to rental patrons at the boathouse operation on Toronto Island.
  • Teaches safety procedures and boat handling for each patron.
  • Informs boat renters about safety equipment, policies and procedures.
  • Patrols lagoon system to ensure safe boating practices are being followed.
  • Assists customers in selecting appropriate boats and equipment.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the operation.
  • Performs cash handling/balancing.
  • Monitors the safety of the patrons using the facility.
  • Takes proactive steps to prevent incidents related to boating activities.
  • Places boats in water for customer and removes/stores boat.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current National Lifesaving Society Certification.
  • Toronto Port Authority Harbour license, Pleasure craft Operators certificate, ORCA.
  • 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.