Recreation Attendant

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge, Recreation and Culture Division is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals, with exceptional customer service skills to work in our facilities and at outdoor events. Tasks may include opening and closing of facilities, providing general information, assisting facility users and performing simple janitorial and maintenance tasks and assisting with set up and take down at events.

What you will be doing

• Supporting program delivery and administration
• Working in indoor/outdoor settings, events/rentals/Farmer's Market
• Lock/unlock and secure all areas as required, arming & disarming security system
• Report and document accident & incidents (to immediate supervisor)
• Assist patrons and staff with emergency procedures in building, when required
• Greet patrons and ensure rentals have appropriate permit requirements
• Perform event-related tasks
• Guide customer in clean up and exiting building Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting
• Assist with set up and take down that may involve, tents, tables, chairs, signs, garbage, recycle, speakers, staging, microphone
• Able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education , Experience and Knowledge

Preference is given to grade 12 students or higher

Standard First Aid and CPRC and AED

Minimum two months experience working in a similar environment.
• An interest or discipline in the activity through volunteering or participation is an asset

Rate of pay

The hourly rate for this non-union casual position is $17.20 per hour.

Hours of work

Hours may include evenings, weekdays or weekends and are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting closes on March 31, 2025.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.