Park Attendant

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $21.92/hr, Max = $25.43/hr

Employment type: Temporary contract

Duration of employment: 12 weeks

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: The Village at Black Creek

Division: Conservation Parks and Lands

Business unit: Conservation Parks

Travel: None

Hybrid Work: None

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada's Greenest Employer for 2025.

To apply to this posting, click on the "Apply" icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the 'Resume' feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on December 25, 2025.

As this job is partly funded by a Canada Summer Jobs grant, to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A youth between the ages of 15 – 30.
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada.
• And legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Park Attendant is responsible for customer service and maintenance of TRCA lands, trails, grounds, and gardens, along with cleaning buildings and facilities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs basic landscape and grounds maintenance, utilizing various grounds and landscaping tools and equipment to conduct the work, performing safety inspections prior to usage
• Performs general cleaning functions, including garbage collection, cleaning of washrooms, building spaces etc.
• Performs basic building/site maintenance functions (under supervision)
• Greets and engages with all visitors to provide exceptional visitor experiences
• Identifies and reports hazardous site conditions; ensures that staff and visitors do not encounter unsafe areas, materials or equipment
• Assists with parking control duties as required, adhering to all safety protocols
• Maintains knowledge of site and facility programs and programs at other facilities
• Provide general clerical support and duties as required, including booking of events
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Minimum pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Strong health and safety aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Ability to manage conflicts and utilize de-escalation skills to resolve conflict situations
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 20 kg
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA's core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4,