Student Customer Service Rep- Elora Gorge/Elora Quarry Conservation Area
Top Benefits
About the role
Each summer, the Grand River Conservation Areas welcomes over 2 million visitors to our 12 Conservation Areas. Our customers enjoy camping, swimming, boating, tubing, fishing and hiking.
We are looking for students that want to be part of our team that connectings people to the environment through outdoor experiences. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, work outside in an inspiring setting and gain valuable work experience.
What you will be doing:
You will work together as a team by engaging with our visitors to provide excellent customer service. Depending on the work location you select, you may work at the gatehouse welcoming customers and/or rent canoes, kayaks, pedal boats or rent tubing equipment to customers.
- Perform daily gate duties: issue day-use and campsite permits, book reservations for group camping, pavilions and overnight campsites, receive and direct incoming telephone calls.
- Responsible for handling cash using a cash register with electronic payment.
- Respond to customer concerns and complaints courteously and effectively.
- Ensure customers sign a waiver and are provided safety equipment with clear operating instructions.
Advantages:
- A memorable summer working with your peers.
- Consistent full time hours.
- Schedule for the full season.
- Gain confidence in dealing with the public.
- Eligibility to enroll in our pension plan (OMERS).
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student.
- Interest in working independently and in a team environment.
- Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Work Period:July to Labour Day 2025 (potential of shiftsl to Mid-October)
Pay Rate: $17.20 per hour
Shift: Weekends, Day and Evening Shifts, Statutory Holidays
Up to 40 hours per week
All successful applicants must possess their own Green Patch CSA approved safety boots, be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be available to work the duration of the season.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter (referencing location and Customer Services Representative) by email to careers@grandriver.ca (Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word document or PDF).
For more information and the full job description, Please visit our website to view all student positions Conservation Area student jobs
Applications will be reviewed as they come in. The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled ASAP
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The GRCA strives to provide a collaborative and respectful work environment. We value the health and well-being of our employees and prioritizes Health and Safety in our workplace
Students have the option to participate in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer matching.
GRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From $17.20 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you a current full time student?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-01
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About Grand River Conservation Authority
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) manages the water and other natural resources on behalf of 39 municipalities and close to one million residents of the Grand River watershed.
Our vision is a healthy watershed where we live, work, play and prosper in balance with the natural environment.
The GRCA is a partnership of watershed municipalities, and provides an avenue to work together, addressing environmental issues and opportunities that serve to benefit the entire Grand River watershed. Through programs that balance human, environmental and economic needs, we work collaboratively with all levels of government, various organizations and members of the community to ensure the conservation, restoration and responsible management of water, land and natural habitats in the watershed.
The roots of our organization go back to the 1930s, when the Grand River Conservation Commission was established to address problems resulting from industrialization, including flooding, pollution and an unreliable water supply. The Commission's first project was Shand Dam, near Fergus, which was completed in 1942. It was the first dam built in Canada to serve multiple purposes - flood control, water supply and water quality. In 1946, the Ontario government passed the Conservation Authorities Act, which allowed for the creation of new watershed management agencies throughout the province. In 1948, the Grand River watershed municipalities created a second watershed management agency called the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. The old commission continued to exist in order to operate its dams and reservoirs. The new authority put its effort into buying environmentally significant land. The new authority also developed conservation areas for use by the public. Many of the GRCA's conservation areas were developed by the authority. In 1966, the two organizations merged to form the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Please visit our website to learn more about the GRCA.
Student Customer Service Rep- Elora Gorge/Elora Quarry Conservation Area
Top Benefits
About the role
Each summer, the Grand River Conservation Areas welcomes over 2 million visitors to our 12 Conservation Areas. Our customers enjoy camping, swimming, boating, tubing, fishing and hiking.
We are looking for students that want to be part of our team that connectings people to the environment through outdoor experiences. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, work outside in an inspiring setting and gain valuable work experience.
What you will be doing:
You will work together as a team by engaging with our visitors to provide excellent customer service. Depending on the work location you select, you may work at the gatehouse welcoming customers and/or rent canoes, kayaks, pedal boats or rent tubing equipment to customers.
- Perform daily gate duties: issue day-use and campsite permits, book reservations for group camping, pavilions and overnight campsites, receive and direct incoming telephone calls.
- Responsible for handling cash using a cash register with electronic payment.
- Respond to customer concerns and complaints courteously and effectively.
- Ensure customers sign a waiver and are provided safety equipment with clear operating instructions.
Advantages:
- A memorable summer working with your peers.
- Consistent full time hours.
- Schedule for the full season.
- Gain confidence in dealing with the public.
- Eligibility to enroll in our pension plan (OMERS).
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student.
- Interest in working independently and in a team environment.
- Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Work Period:July to Labour Day 2025 (potential of shiftsl to Mid-October)
Pay Rate: $17.20 per hour
Shift: Weekends, Day and Evening Shifts, Statutory Holidays
Up to 40 hours per week
All successful applicants must possess their own Green Patch CSA approved safety boots, be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be available to work the duration of the season.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter (referencing location and Customer Services Representative) by email to careers@grandriver.ca (Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word document or PDF).
For more information and the full job description, Please visit our website to view all student positions Conservation Area student jobs
Applications will be reviewed as they come in. The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled ASAP
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The GRCA strives to provide a collaborative and respectful work environment. We value the health and well-being of our employees and prioritizes Health and Safety in our workplace
Students have the option to participate in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer matching.
GRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From $17.20 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you a current full time student?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-01
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About Grand River Conservation Authority
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) manages the water and other natural resources on behalf of 39 municipalities and close to one million residents of the Grand River watershed.
Our vision is a healthy watershed where we live, work, play and prosper in balance with the natural environment.
The GRCA is a partnership of watershed municipalities, and provides an avenue to work together, addressing environmental issues and opportunities that serve to benefit the entire Grand River watershed. Through programs that balance human, environmental and economic needs, we work collaboratively with all levels of government, various organizations and members of the community to ensure the conservation, restoration and responsible management of water, land and natural habitats in the watershed.
The roots of our organization go back to the 1930s, when the Grand River Conservation Commission was established to address problems resulting from industrialization, including flooding, pollution and an unreliable water supply. The Commission's first project was Shand Dam, near Fergus, which was completed in 1942. It was the first dam built in Canada to serve multiple purposes - flood control, water supply and water quality. In 1946, the Ontario government passed the Conservation Authorities Act, which allowed for the creation of new watershed management agencies throughout the province. In 1948, the Grand River watershed municipalities created a second watershed management agency called the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. The old commission continued to exist in order to operate its dams and reservoirs. The new authority put its effort into buying environmentally significant land. The new authority also developed conservation areas for use by the public. Many of the GRCA's conservation areas were developed by the authority. In 1966, the two organizations merged to form the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Please visit our website to learn more about the GRCA.