Student OP Traffic Services Specialist

Apply By:Monday, February 10, 2025 11:59 pm EST Approximately 362 individuals applied for this opportunity. We are currently screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date against position criteria. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will proceed in the hiring process. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 20 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer Job code: $18.05 - $18.05 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks. - LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action. - GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences. - CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations. Notes: Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks. - LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action. - GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences. - CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians Information to assist you with the application process is available on theSummer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab). This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations. Notes: - Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries. - The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change. - Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad. - Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario'sHuman Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. About the job Student Traffic Services Specialists work as part of the larger security team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures of the park, guests, and staff. Work Description As a student Traffic Services Specialist, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities: - Interact with guests to provide directions to various areas of the park, surrounding venues, and transportation. - Clarify information to site patrons and guests. - Manage traffic. - Conduct crowd control practices. - Attend to minor first aid calls. - Maintain the safety of the public and assist in diffusing escalated situations in a professional manner. - Recognize escalating complex situations and notify Security and Loss Prevention Supervisor. Note: You must be at least 18 years old What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July): - Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year). - Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. - Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment. - Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment. - Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad. Communication and Interpersonal Skills - You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports). - You apply your customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with and assist guests by providing information. Technical Skills and Knowledge - You apply your general knowledge of law enforcement regulations and procedures, and are able to understand and apply generally accepted safety and security techniques. Other Requirements - You possess a valid Ontario Security Licence - You possess a valid Smart Serve Ontario Certificate - You are willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and statutory holidays. - You must have a valid Ontario G1 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent. - You must have valid and current basic CPR and Standard First Aid certificate. Other student and recent graduate opportunities See what other summer opportunities are currently available Also, check out all theother student and new recent graduate opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service. Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate - Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay. Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area. You will receive a confirmation splash page verifying receipt of your application when it has been successfully received. You will only receive an email confirmation if you have entered your email address in the application. If you do not receive a confirmation splash page, it is likely that your application was not successfully received and it is recommended that you resubmit your application. If that still does not result in a confirmation, please contact SEO@ontario.ca during the posting period. We cannot provide assistance with submitting your application after the job ad deadline date. Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. #J-18808-Ljbffr