Store Attendant

Do you have strong communication skills and excel at customer service? If so, consider this opportunity with Ontario Parks. Arrowhead Provincial Park is in the heart of Muskoka. The parks boasts three sand beaches on Arrowhead Lake which are quiet motorboat-free lakes. There are 15 km of hiking trails including a trail leading to a beautiful waterfall. During the winter you can ski, snowshoe, go tubing and ice skate on our one of kind ice trails, which have become a major attraction during the winter months. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: 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. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS 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's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: As the Store Attendant, you will: - receive and monitor inventory, and prepare orders for restocking store - display store merchandise in an attractive manner - sell merchandise, cash handing, record all funds received, balance cash - provide general information about the park to visitors - issue and file permits - maintain and service inventory of skis, skates and snowshoes in winter and watercraft in summer - handle rental equipment and fit visitors with skis, boots, poles, ice-skates, snowshoes, etc. - assist in the training and leadership of students and volunteers - provide first aid and emergency services if required - work in fast paced busy operation - ensure that the store and visitor centre are constantly maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition - deal with difficult customers and contentious issues - provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services in an outdoor environment - provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation NOTE: You will be required to work shift work, weekends and stat holidays. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory requirements**: - You must possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence as recognized by the province of Ontario. - You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule. **Technical knowledge**: - You possess knowledge of retail sales procedures and practices and basic knowledge of cash handling - You possess knowledge of office procedures, clerical processes and the ability to operate office machines and equipment in order to process reservations and issue permits. - You possess or have the ability to obtain knowledge of park programs, services, and operating regulations/policies/procedures. **Interpersonal, organizational and communication Skills**: - You possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to prepare correspondence and provide customer service. - You have demonstrated organizational, mathematical and cash handling skills. - You possess demonstrated communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues. - You have interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors. **Computer skills**: **Essential Skills**: - You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands. - You can demonstrate an ability to work with mínimal supervision and as part of a team. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 16 weeks, 451 Arrowhead Pk Rd, Arrowhead Provincial Park (Huntsville), Central Region - 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 16 months, 451 Arrowhead Pk Rd, Arrowhead Provincial Park (Huntsville), Central Region **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 3.7**Category**: - Parks**Posted on**: - Thursday, August 29, 2024