Trails Operator (temporary, up to 9 months)

Job title: Trails Operator (temporary, up to 9 months)

Job description: Job Summary

Applications are being accepted for the temporary position of Seasonal Trails Operator within Parks and Recreation. Reporting to the Program Manager, Sports and Leisure Grounds, the successful candidate will perform duties related, but not limited to, parks events and trails maintenance and related services within the City’s parks in accordance with established standard operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies, sound construction principles and practices, and applicable codes, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Hours of Work:
Any five (5) consecutive days, eight (8) consecutive hours, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The anticipated start date will be Spring 2024.

Special or Seasonal Events employees in the Parks Department may be required to work shifts in order to accommodate special or seasonal events but shall not be scheduled for more than five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day. Shifts may be scheduled as day, afternoon, or night shifts.

Your role

• Perform duties related to trails maintenance, parks events, and related services within the City’s parks while working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Groom trails within the City and perform daily inspections on trails; make repairs to trails and cut back encroaching vegetation and other material that may pose a hazard or restrict park user access.
• Help with installation of new trails, ensuring culverts and ditches and bridges are clear to ensure proper drainage.
• Application of herbicides to control noxious weeds.
• Perform litter, brush and garbage pick up.
• Operate various types of maintenance equipment such as large mowers, agricultural tractors, front-end loaders, waste collection vehicles, Bobcat tool cat and attachments including auxiliary attachments (i.e. Blechavator, and Trail Pro).
• Operate various types of maintenance equipment and vehicles such as pickup truck with trailer, rototiller, blowers, shovels, rakes, string trimmer, chainsaw, chipper, box grader, lawnmowers, power washers, large mowers, agricultural tractors, front-end loaders, DZ vehicles, Bobcat skidsteer and small equipment including auxiliary attachments as required, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments while keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, and perform daily circle checks and report defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
• Lead part-time staff and instruct all support staff in the safe and efficient use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, The Highway Traffic Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
• Remove and/or flag obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment, and duly note and report such conditions to a Lead hand or Supervisor.
• Maintain daily written records of work related activities.
• Complete park and trail inspections and utilize tablets to document findings.
• Complete daily activity time sheets; Report on variances in daily work plans.
• Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions.
• Actively participate in a team environment.
• Communicate courteously with the public and working cooperatively with volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 diploma and 6 – 12 months experience performing trail maintenance activities and operating related trail maintenance equipment in a relevant setting. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a Class D-Z licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.

Rate
CUPE 241 Grade: 3: $28.85 per hour (Effective Feb 1, 2024: $29.43 per hour)

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Janaury 17, 2024. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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