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Contract work from July 13th to September 30th
Title of position: Summer Park Labourer (multiple positions to fill)
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Employment duration: 11 weeks, July 13th – September 30th
Job Summary
Festival du Voyageur is seeking candidates for the position of Summer Park Labourer. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 to 29. Labourers will be required to help with park maintenance at Fort Gibraltar and construction of equipment for the next edition of the festival.
Please note this is an outdoor position. Candidates must be ready to work in warmer conditions for extended periods.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Collecting garbage & recycling;
- Cutting grass;
- Stacking firewood;
- Repairs when necessary;
- Minor landscaping;
- Painting;
- Building new wood railings;
- Transport equipment from our storage to the park;
- Sorting materials
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor;
Qualifications and Skills
- Youth aged 15 to 29 years
- Ability to work outside;
- Ability to lift 40lbs repeatedly;
- Basic knowledge in construction is an asset;
- Team worker;
- Attention to details;
- Class 5 drivers license is an asset;
Salary: $13.00 to $14.00 /hour
STUDENTS, ADULTS & FAMILIES, ALL ARE WELCOME!
Festival du Voyageur invites you to join us in this marvelous celebration of winter fun. We are looking for a variety of volunteers – students looking for volunteer accreditation, groups of friends, individuals of all ages and families who are looking for a fun time together.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
- Free Festival passes
- Free Festival du Voyageur souvenir
- Free meals while on shift at our NEW AND IMPROVED volunteer facilities
- Accreditation available for volunteer hours (on demand)– to add to your resume, complete your volunteer school requirements, or receive a letter of recommendation
- Flexible scheduling
- Use, practice or improve your French, or simply volunteer in English – we have room for bilingual or unilingual French or English volunteers
