Summer Facility Labourer

Ste. Anne’s Spa

Summer Laborer Job Description - Must have G license

**Key Duties**:

- Property Maintenance & Landscaping_
- Check properties and parking lots for garbage
- Check for adverse conditions, such as ice, grit buildup, and/or downed trees and brush
- Mow grass, eliminate weeds, trim tree branches, and other landscaping activities for properties, including trails
- Other tasks as assigned by the Farm Manager
- Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance_
- Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance when necessary
- Fill up vehicles and equipment as required
- Check vehicles and equipment fluid levels before use
- Detail vehicles as part of regular rotation when necessary
- Take out garbage/recycling as required
- Sweep shop floor as required
- Clean wash bay as required
- Farm Labor _
- Assist with care of farm animals and agriculture
- Feed and re-bed indoor cattle when necessary
- Assist in moving livestock from field to field when necessary
- Assist in cleaning and bedding cow stalls when necessary
- Assist with veterinarian visits when necessary
- Ensure cattle in rotational grazing have access to water when necessary
- Assist in moving livestock from field to field (rotational grazing) when necessary
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness of various barns and work spaces

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Help maintain a cohesive, cooperative work environment through team building and motivation
- Speak about guests, co-workers and the company in the most positive and respectful terms, discourage gossip and negative conversations
- Avoid standing and chatting in visible guest areas
- Attend and actively participate in a positive way in team meetings
- Maintain good interdepartmental relationships
- Find ways to compliment your co-workers for the good work they do
- Mentor and support all of your peers when they are new or need assistance
- Must complete tasks within the expected time period
- Must not criticize other co-workers
- Must work well with all co-workers
- Must drive and maintain company vehicles with care
- Must not complain about workplace issues to co-workers but go directly to your manager with the concern
- Must adapt to change with ease
- Must be able to work independently when required
- Must interact positively with all other departments

**Health and safety and non-gossip**
- Follow safe shoe policy - steel toe boots
- Follow dress code - dress appropriately for weather conditions
- Follow all safety procedures
- Abide by the rules under Bill 168 - bullying, harassment and AODA - respect of disability
- Follow departmental hazard training, completing once every year
- Adhere to the no gossip policy
- Adhere to the five-ten rule of acknowledgement for all staff and guests
- Follow company values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - recognize and enthusiastically support people to encourage compassion and tolerance
- Follow all call in procedures
- Strive toward achieving excellence in the P.R.I.D.E. program (passion, responsibility, initiative, determination and excellence)
- Follow the rules for time clock punches arriving on time and taking appropriate breaks
- Speak to others in both an appropriate tone of voice and using positive framing, a relaxed demeanor and appropriate verbiage

**Note - Any other task as directed by the General Manager and/or Owner**

**Direct reports - none**

**Relationships with - Gardens/Apothecary, Excavation, Construction and Maintenance**

**Physical Requirements - must be able to stand for long periods of time, must be able to lift up to 30 kg**

**Job requires squatting, kneeling, bending, lifting, twisting at the waist and reaching above shoulder height**

**Schedule Requirements - normal shifts will be 8-9 hours with a minimum half hour lunch break; willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends if required**

**Job Requirements - time management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects; demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; articulate in English; commitment to company mission and vision**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to undergo a criminal record check?

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian Citizenship or Canadian Work Permit (required)

Work Location: In person