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* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, Township of Warwick. *Located between London, ON and Sarnia, ON and just off Highway 402, the Township of Warwick is a growing community of about 4,500. This is an exciting time for the Parks and Recreation Department with a recently completed Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Culture master plan and the recent opening of the East Lambton Community Complex. Being part of the Township of Warwick team is an amazing opportunity to work in a small but progressive municipality that provides outstanding Parks and Recreation amenities, facilities, programs and services to the growing community. With this growth the Townships P&R team is also growing!
The Lead Hand Parks and Recreation Department is a full-time position that works 40 hours per week. Reporting to the Manager Parks and Recreation, the Lead Hand is a working foreman who will be responsible for the safe day to day operation and maintenance of the Parks and Recreation facilities, grounds and public spaces including the East Lambton Community Complex. They will assist in supervising the daily operation and maintenance of the arena and arena systems including the refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment, HVAC, lighting, ice making, fire protection, workplace safety, communications, etc. The position will also be responsible for the supervision of all Parks and Recreation operations staff with the support of the Manager Parks and Recreation. The position will interact directly with the General Public and provide event support.This position is a Union position, CUPE Local 2393.3 This position requires regular shift availability during weekday, evenings and weekends. OMERS Pension and Green Sheild Benefit Program
• Minimum Secondary School Diploma• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a related field is an asset or an equivalent combination work experience. • Certificate in recreation, facility operations, parks or related field considered an asset.• Completion of basic refrigeration, ice making and maintenance (Certified Ice Technician) horticulture & parks (Playground Practitioners Certification), facility maintenance of buildings, turf management or related relevant courses would be considered an asset.• 3-5 years of experience in parks, arena and or gymnasium setting preferably in a Municipal environment• A valid Class “G” Ontario Driver's License.• Valid WHIMIS certification and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety practices and their application in the workplace.• Knowledge of methods, procedures, principles and practices involved with maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. • Familiarity with computer systems as they apply to municipal governments, facility bookings, inventory control, building automation and related functions.• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a public setting.
Questions regarding this exciting opportunity and or to attain the complete job description should be directed to:Ryan ChamneyManager of Parks and Recreation Township of WarwickEmail: rchamney@warwicktownship.ca For a copy of the job description email: rchamney@warwicktownship.caWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Warwick is an equal opportunity employer. The Township of Warwick provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Township of Warwick’s policies and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information required by this posting/advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.
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