Campground Personnel

**Position Details**:
Position Duration: May 2024 - October 2024
Probation Rate: N/A
Regular Rate: Up to $17.75 per hour
Hours of Work: 40 hrs/wk
Employment Type: Casual

**About Us**:
Located 20 minutes from Winnipeg, Selkirk is a vibrant small city with a hometown feel. Our close-knit community loves to celebrate, learn and explore in the company of good neighbours. All through the year, there are many opportunities to enjoy local talent, learn about our past and seek out new interests.

**The Opportunity**:
The City of Selkirk is currently in search of Campground Personnel to join our team for the summer months. The lucky individuals will assist with the operation and management of the campground and boat launch services owned and operated by the City of Selkirk.

**Job Duties**:
1. Campground and Boat Launch Operation
- Enforce all rules, regulations and policies of the City of Selkirk governing the conduct of persons using the Selkirk Park picnic shelters, campground and boat launch.
- Control the daily operations of the campground and boat launch consisting of: a) accepting payment and issuing receipts for daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal permits; b) process reservations and assignments of camp sites; c) balancing cash on a daily basis and prepare the cash deposits; d) issue refunds as necessary; and e) responsible for maintaining the cash float.
- Control and record cash receipts for daily purchases of ice and firewood and maintain an inventory of all ice and firewood being purchased/sold and complete monthly reports to the Manager.
- Ensure campground, boat launch and park area is secure, perform regular patrols of all areas. Report any serious or security issues to the RCMP for assistance.
- Ensure the campground office and area is safe, clean and functional. Be aware of any campground issues or problems and immediately report all matters to the Manager
- Respond to all enquiries and handle requests for information and complaints.

2. Administrative
- Complete appropriate reports and administrative processes relating to the campground, picnic shelters and boat launch as well as complete daily logbook and facility inspection logs.

3. Maintenance
- Maintain cleanliness of the campground, boat launch and group picnic areas and identify any issues as they arise, immediately inform the Manager of any required maintenance or safety problems.

4. Provide support and training to other employees as required.
5. To perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications/Minimum Requirements**:
1. Education, Knowledge and Experience
Minimum Requirements shall include:

- Grade 12 education or General Education Development (G.E.D.)
- Valid WHMIS Certification
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Work experience in campgrounds or park gates
- Experience providing exceptional customer service
- Experience handling floats, balancing and preparing cash deposits
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. This includes the ability to understand written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once as well as have the ability to prioritize
- Ability to handle confrontations and diffuse tense situations if necessary
- Computer and administrative skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts
- Demonstrated competency is safe work practices, knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work
- Must be able to work in a parks environment which includes extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to work days, evening, night and weekend shifts and/or overtime as required

**Comments**:
This is for more than one casual position of Campground Personnel; these positions are excluded from the Collective Agreement and is open to all applicants.
This position will involve evening and weekend shifts. Applications will be accepted until March 11th, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
The City of Selkirk is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Applicants who require accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the City’s Human Resources Division.

NOTE: Employees will be required to adhere to the City’s Vaccination Policy.

**Company**:
City of Selkirk

**Location**:
CRGT

**Closing Date**:
Mar 11, 2024 04:00 PM