Operations Lead

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

**Department**:Operations (Facilities & Maintenance)

**Type of Contract**: Contract, Seasonal

**Work Location**:Milton, ON, L9E 0C6

**CH Site**: Glen Eden *Must be willing/able to work at any CH designated area.

**Posting Start Date**: August 5, 2025

**Posting End Date**: November 28, 2025

**Your Opportunity**:
The primary responsibilities of this position include:

- With direction from the Department Supervisor, lead staff through daily shift tasks, some of which are repetitive in nature
- Willing and able to demonstrate tasks to others
- Completion of property maintenance tasks including snow removal, picking litter, and campsite maintenance
- Completion of custodial tasks to include, cleaning washrooms, vault toilets, showers, and all other public use areas, dusting, disposal of sanitary products, washing walls/floors/windows
- Willing and able to operate small equipment such as power washers, string trimmers, blowers
- Collect and transport garbage and recyclable material for disposal/processing
- Move supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directed
- Support with setup, takedown and operation of special events and functions
- Support with set up of seasonal operations
- Work in accordance with the Conservation Halton’s Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals
- Other duties as assigned

**Your Qualifications**:

- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset
- Customer service mindset, ability to anticipate needs, with strong problem solving and decision-making skills in managing guest interactions and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, on varied terrain.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, and walk for long periods of time, bend, stretch, and work from ladders or step stools
- Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- A valid Ontario Drivers Licence, minimum Class “G”, with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required. _*Abstract completed by Conservation Halton_.

**Your Reward**:

- Starting at $19.40 per hour
- Part time and full-time hours available; hours may vary depending on availability.
- Working hours will vary (daytime and evening shifts) and will include weekends and holidays.
- This position’s expected start date is 2025-09-02
- Gain valuable job-related experience and skills working in a Conservation Area
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Season pass to Glen Eden
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
- Option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching.
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees

**Our Core Values**:
**Diversity and Inclusion** - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

**Learning and Innovation** - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

**Person-Centered Service** - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

**Collaboration** - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

**Sustainability** - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

**Integrity** - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

**Resilience** - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

**To Apply**:
We thank all applicants fo