24 Jan
City of Brampton
Brampton
JOB TITLE: Barn Attendant I
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part-time, seasonal and temporary
HOURS OF WORK: 24 variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required
LOCATION: CHINGUACOUSY PARK
HOURLY RATE: $17.20
POSTING DATE: January 22, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 9, 2025
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Assist in the care of various livestock and daily barn operations. Perform housekeeping and basic grounds keeping duties. . Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of animals and users at all times. This position reports to the Animal Farm Technician, Barn Attendant II, Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator.
- Assist in the care of various livestock and daily barn operations
- Assist with running the Pony Ride Program and the Petting Zoo
- Ensure participant safety at all times
- Perform basic grounds and housekeeping duties
- Assist with the set up and dismantling of special events
- Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging users
- Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. accident/incident reports)
- Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
- Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
- Attend meetings/training as required
- Perform other duties as required
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by February 9, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older)
issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.
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