Seasonal - Harbourperson Assistant

2 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.

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on **May 23, 2025.**

The incumbent will report to and receive daily direction from the Harbours Coordinator. This position works principally in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Town’s harbour facilities. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed during the performance of same.

**Responsibilities**:

- Represents the Corporation and department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups and associations.
- Installs, assembles, and dismantles harbours and docks.
- Inspects, builds and maintains floating docks, boat cradles, related hardware, water lines and other marina facilities.
- Performs boat operations including launching, hauling, and towing; power boat blocking; mast rigging and de-masting sail boats.
- Operates motorboats, ratchets, pump, bolt cutters, air compressors to repair docks, transport materials to work site, pulling and lifting anchor chains.
- Carries out all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
- Applies safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation Temporary Conditions for Road Work and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
- Assumes accountability for resource loss.
- Inspects docks and anchor chains frequently.
- Routinely maintains and services power tools including lubricating, cleaning filters, cleans and washes trucks, trailers, plow trucks, salt trucks, winter control equipment and repairs small hand tools.
- Maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner.
- Maintains cleanliness, safety and security in the harbour areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of 2 years of previous related experience in boating, harbours and carpentry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of boat operations including towing, slingling boats for haul-out by crane. Evidence of the foregoing knowledge may be demonstrated through a written test.
- Excellent customer service and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proficient time management skills and demonstrated flexibility in adjusting between duties.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and issues relevant to equipment used on a daily basis along with Confined Space Entry training are required.
- Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work and stand-by as required including weekends and nights, and expected to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays when operations so require.

**DATED**:May 16, 2025**

**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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