Seasonal - Leadhand, Sportsfields and Ipm

3 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

**Job Details**:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

**Posting Status**:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

**Duration**:
One contract lasting up to eight months, commencing in March and ending in November.

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on **January 13, 2025.**

This position reports to the Supervisor, Sports Fields and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and is a working Leadhand role that assists the Supervisor in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out Sports Fields and IPM programs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, coordinates, executes and evaluates Sports Fields and IPM programs, services and/or processes. Develops new and/or revises relevant policies and/or standard operating procedures for the section as required.
- Delegates work assignments to staff and students ensuring appropriate scheduling and quality control.
- Ensures work is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with Town or Department maintenance standards/specifications, and other legislative requirements (e.g.: Labour and Health and Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.)
- Hires students and monitors performance including initiating corrective action and/or progressive discipline when required. Assists with Seasonal hiring as required.
- Liaises closely with Supervisor and/or Senior Manager to report progress, resolve issues, and refine planning.
- Makes recommendations for temporary field closure during periods of permitted use.
- Ensures facilities are prepared according to permit requirements for tournaments and special events.
- Responds and investigates public inquiries, by-law issues and initiates work orders as appropriate.
- Monitors and maintains expenditures. Oversees allocation of resources (financial, employee hours etc.).
- Assists with budgets preparation, program development and staff training development.
- Accurately maintains daily records for the purpose of tracking, reporting and documenting of maintenance activities and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary.
- Interprets as-built and layout drawings of athletic fields and install (as necessary); home plates, base paths, infield arcs, soil and infield amendments, pitching points/mounds, goal posts, players’ benches, drainage systems, lines and any other requirements which confirm to current practices.
- Ensures all equipment is operated competently, safely and maintained in a good operating condition ensuring proper and timely documentation for repair of defective equipment (including circle checks of all assigned rolling stock).
- Keeps current with ongoing technical, cultural and procedural improvements in Sports Fields, Turf and IPM maintenance and programs.
- Trains and guides staff, students, part-time staff and volunteers involved in activities.
- Supports information dissemination, training and communication for Sports Fields and IPM activities.
- Liaises with, and oversees the work of contractors and other service providers.
- Analyzes information, data, progress etc. and looks for means of improving Sports Fields and IPM program/activity performance.
- Represents the Corporation and Department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, and associations.
- Perform role of Stand-in Supervisor on occasions when the supervisor is not available.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma in Horticulture or related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of Turf Manager’s short course is desirable.
- A valid Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape, Forestry & Industrial Vegetation Exterminator License is also required.
- Certifications in Forklift, Chainsaw, 0-8 tons crane operations and load securement are desirable
- Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance.
- Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) as a condition of employment;
- Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required.

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