Market Square Attendant Part-time

When you join the City of Guelph you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together we are bringing to life Guelphs vision of an inclusive connected and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: 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.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS including 100percent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Market Square Attendant at Market Square in the Culture and Recreation Department. The successful candidate will have a focus on quality customer service for residents and visitors who are visiting the facilities. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Citys Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

Rink:

• Operate ice resurfacer for rink resurfacing
• Watch for and recognize potential accident causes and eliminate them.
• Report without delay any incidents accidents defects in the ice and all equipment etc.
• Ensure safety of skaters at all times
• Supporting events on market square
• Maintain a safe and fun skating environment

Fountain:

• The opening and closing operations of the Water Feature
• Operating the Water Feature
• Daily/ regular chemical checks to ensure water quality
• Daily/regular equipment and system checks
• Supporting events on market square

Other:

• Maintaining and cleaning of Pavilion building (inside and out) and washrooms
• Emptying and replacing the liner of garbage bins throughout the market square
• Cleaning maintaining and disposing of rubbish/garbage in planting beds in Market Square
• Interacting with the Public for help and inquiries
• Ability to deal effectively with the public
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Previous experience operating an iceresurfacer would be an asset
• Previous experience operating water feature equipment and water treatment systems would be an asset
• Current or ability to obtain Emergency First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Relevant experience operating a variety of tools and equipment
• Experience in providing quality customer service
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform physical work
• Team player and able to work with & without direct supervision
• Must be a selfstarter and work well in a multitasked environment
• Safety oriented

Hours of work

823 hours per week Sunday to Saturday hours between 7:00am and 12:00am.

Pay/Salary

$20.20 $21.26 per hour

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Friday March 28 2025. 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.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit qualifications and organizations needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process you may 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.