Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
$42 / hour
This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity with benefits in the Canada's Wonderland Turf Maintenance Department.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will have experience with turf grass maintenance coupled with proven skills operating related power equipment. This person is able to supervise and direct seasonal staff and assist with the planning and execution of site improvements.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
A “hands-on” foreperson who is responsible to maintain the grounds and effectively hire, train and direct the seasonal turf maintenance technicians.
Responsibilities:
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Minimum three (3) yrs. related experience in a leadership role
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A post-secondary certificate in Turf Management is preferred
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Valid Ontario driver’s license
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Strong communication skills both written and oral
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Excellent supervisory skills
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Small power equipment repair skills and past experience with snow removal equipment required
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Committed to working shifts, weekends, on call and holidays as required
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Proven abilities to problem solve, trouble shoot and work with deadlines
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Safety boots a must
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Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
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Required to meet the physical demands of the job including weights of up to 23kg, and frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, and bending
Qualifications:
- Short term planning, organization, implementation of all turf grass maintenance operations
- Hire, train, direct/supervise the activities of 6-8 seasonal staff members
- Implement safety/training programs and monitor seasonal staff job performance
- Diagnose turf grass insect and disease conditions and implement control measures
- Assist with maintenance of irrigation system and new installations
- Assist with site projects, winter snow removal, and off-season vehicle overhauls
- Maintain clean shop area and related tools and equipment
About Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland is Canada's Premier Amusement Park. Home to over 200 attractions including 70 thrilling rides. Canada's Wonderland is also home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.
More than just a world-class amusement park, Canada's Wonderland is a great place to start or grow your career. The Park entertains millions of guests annually and hires over 4,000 seasonal associates on a yearly basis. We have a wide variety of opportunities for post secondary and high school students, newcomers, adults and seniors to choose from. There is something for everyone at Canada’s Wonderland within our 8 Divisions: Maintenance, Food & Beverage Operations, Marketing, Finance, Merchandise & Games, Operations, Safety & Loss Prevention and Human Resources. We take FUN seriously. Everyday our associates make it their mission to ensure our guests have the best day of the year when they visit Canada's Wonderland. In doing so, we cultivate a work environment where our associates are having fun as well.
Canada's Wonderland is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
$42 / hour
This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity with benefits in the Canada's Wonderland Turf Maintenance Department.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will have experience with turf grass maintenance coupled with proven skills operating related power equipment. This person is able to supervise and direct seasonal staff and assist with the planning and execution of site improvements.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
A “hands-on” foreperson who is responsible to maintain the grounds and effectively hire, train and direct the seasonal turf maintenance technicians.
Responsibilities:
-
Minimum three (3) yrs. related experience in a leadership role
-
A post-secondary certificate in Turf Management is preferred
-
Valid Ontario driver’s license
-
Strong communication skills both written and oral
-
Excellent supervisory skills
-
Small power equipment repair skills and past experience with snow removal equipment required
-
Committed to working shifts, weekends, on call and holidays as required
-
Proven abilities to problem solve, trouble shoot and work with deadlines
-
Safety boots a must
-
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
-
Required to meet the physical demands of the job including weights of up to 23kg, and frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, and bending
Qualifications:
- Short term planning, organization, implementation of all turf grass maintenance operations
- Hire, train, direct/supervise the activities of 6-8 seasonal staff members
- Implement safety/training programs and monitor seasonal staff job performance
- Diagnose turf grass insect and disease conditions and implement control measures
- Assist with maintenance of irrigation system and new installations
- Assist with site projects, winter snow removal, and off-season vehicle overhauls
- Maintain clean shop area and related tools and equipment
About Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland is Canada's Premier Amusement Park. Home to over 200 attractions including 70 thrilling rides. Canada's Wonderland is also home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park.
More than just a world-class amusement park, Canada's Wonderland is a great place to start or grow your career. The Park entertains millions of guests annually and hires over 4,000 seasonal associates on a yearly basis. We have a wide variety of opportunities for post secondary and high school students, newcomers, adults and seniors to choose from. There is something for everyone at Canada’s Wonderland within our 8 Divisions: Maintenance, Food & Beverage Operations, Marketing, Finance, Merchandise & Games, Operations, Safety & Loss Prevention and Human Resources. We take FUN seriously. Everyday our associates make it their mission to ensure our guests have the best day of the year when they visit Canada's Wonderland. In doing so, we cultivate a work environment where our associates are having fun as well.
Canada's Wonderland is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.