Market Square Assistant

7 days ago

Guelph, Canada The City of Guelph Full time

Why Guelph

**What we offer**

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

  • Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
  • Paid personal days;
  • Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
  • Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program;
  • Parental leave top up program;
  • Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
  • Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

**Key duties and responsibilities**

  • Perform ice, and events program duties in the maintenance and operation of the Market Square.
  • Operate an ice re-surfacer and associated equipment to maintain the ice surface.
  • Recognize potential accident causes and watch out for and eliminate them.
  • Event conversion tasks such as stage & riser assembly, chair sets & strikes as well as various tasks associated with event presentation.
  • Snow control of the Market Square and salting sidewalks and walkways.
  • Comply with City regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damages, etc.
  • Maintains facility quality and safety by adhering to predetermined building operating standards.
  • Acts as a resource person to Market Square customers and staff.
  • Communicates with team members using schedules and co-ordinating equipment requirements.
  • Reports and follows up on all Market Square incidents.
  • General housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, shovelling, cleaning, garbage pickup, and restocking of supplies.
  • Aids in the preparation of statistical information of building and/or facility use.
  • Maintain building and systems records including but not limited to refrigeration checks.
  • Comply with City regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damages, etc.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and requirements**

  • Must obtain and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.
  • Must have a working knowledge of mechanical and refrigeration systems.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
  • Working co-operatively with other team members.
  • Excellent customer service skills along with good communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Must be able to perform physical work (e.g., lifting, climbing, walking, etc.), and able to work in confined spaces.
  • Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
  • A certified ice technician and/or valid forklift operator’s licence would be an asset.

**Hours of work**

Any five (5) consecutive shifts 8:00am to 4:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Sunday through Saturday. Shifts are a requirement of this position. The anticipated start date will be December 2025.

**Pay/Salary**

CUPE 241 Grade 1: $28.31 per hour

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