Marina (Launch Ramp) Attendant, Student
Req ID: 25803
Vacancy Type: Seasonal
Number of Positions: 6
Closing Date: 01/05/2025
Job Summary
Working for the City of Mississauga means something big! Explore the Marinas at the City in the summer of 2025. Help build a better community - Join our Marinas Team for the Season!
The purpose of this position is to assist the overall operation of the City's public launch ramps in Lakefront Promenade Park, working in compliance to all relevant Corporate Policies and Procedures, By-laws, expectations and mandates. This position requires strong customer service skills and boating knowledge is an asset. There may be a requirement to assist in some Parks Operations functions as required.
Employment period is from April 27, 2025 up to August 24, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for directing watercraft traffic as they are launched and retrieved from the launch ramps, while ensuring the safety of pedestrians and other park users;
- Respond to public inquiries and update the marina supervisor;
- Perform daily life-saving equipment inspections;
- Inspect the launch ramps for safety and report any concerns to the Marina Supervisor;
- Perform daily shoreline and parking lot litter picking;
- Weigh in fish for the Great Ontario Salmon derby;
- Moderate lifting of supplies/moving boats;
- Primarily working outdoors in various temperatures;
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Candidate must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent public relations and organizational skills;
- Emergency First Aid Certification CPR "C" required;
- Knowledge of boats and boat handling preferred;
- Green patch CSA approved safety boots required, runner style safety shoes and beige or navy blue shorts required; Shirts and hats will be provided;
- Must be available April 27th up to August 24th 2025, up to 40 hours per week, weather permitting;
- Weekend shifts and public holidays required.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.22 - 22.84
Hours of Work: up to 40
Work Location: Lakefront Promenade & Marina Park
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Marinas
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
