St. Marys Boat Club - Weekend Rental Supervisor - Jobs in Halifax region

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Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the casual position of Weekend Rental Supervisor with the Adventure Earth Centre #39;s St. Mary #39;s Boat Club location. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.St. Mary #39;s Boat Club as part of the Adventure Earth Programs engages children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As Part of the Halifax Municipality #39;s Parks and Recreation services, the St. Mary #39;s Boat Club programs give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practiced them safety. All of the St. Mary #39;s Boat Club Programs are carried out on the North West Arm in Halifax.The Weekend Rental Supervisor will support the weekend rental staff to provide canoe and stand-up paddleboard programs on the Northwest Arm. This position also manages the fleet of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and related equipment, delivers excellent customer service, ensures participant safety, and provides ongoing communication with participants of programs and support for staff.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain the Adventure Earth Centre #39;s and St. Mary #39;s Boat Club core values, understand and uphold HRM policies and procedures Attending all required training sessions, including water safety and water rescue training Organize staff schedules and provide support to instructors Work independently to communicate with participants, staff and supervisors Set up program spaces, organize materials and open and close program spaces Provide feedback to staff and supervisors Organize, manage, and maintain equipment and supplies Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants, and other staff at all times Support and schedule the training of weekend rental staff Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. personal care, lifting, procedures, adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.) Work Collaboratively with other coordinators and supervisors to maintain a positive work environment and clean program space Organize, manage, and maintain equipment and supplies Communicate upcoming programs and cancellation with participants Demonstrate great customer service will providing experiences for the publicQUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceMust hold Current certification in Emergency First Aid including Level C CPR (CSA Basic) (valid through to August 30th 2024) Must hold Restricted Operator #39;s License (Maritime) - VRH Radio Training or willing to obtain Must hold Pleasure Craft Operator card or willing to obtain Must have previous paddling experience Must hold Kayak or Canoe certificationConsidered as AssetPrevious leadership experience with outdoor, environmental and/or outdoor recreation Lifesaving society boat rescue Pervious experience with the Adventure Earth Centre or St. Mary #39;s Boat Club Experience with scheduling and organizing staff teams Valid Class 5 Driver #39;s License an asset Paddle Canada or ORCKA Canoe certification Paddle Canada or ORCKA Kayak certification Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset Advanced First Aid an asset Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses an assetConditions of EmploymentApplicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sites Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Applicants must be available to attend all orientations/training sessions (training and orientation subject to change)Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. COMPETENCIES: Analytic Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal, part-time, June 8th, 2024 up to August 31st 2024 plus training TRAINING DATES (Mandatory): Training dates will be provided upon hiring. Successful candidates must attend all training. Successful candidates must be available every weekend in July and August HOURS OF WORK: Weekend Work: Saturdays and Sunday 10:30am -6:30pm Flexible Work: 4hrs per week Total Hours: 20 per week SALARY: Non-Union $20.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay) - Anticipated wage as of April 1st, 2024 WORK LOCATION: St. Mary’s Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Road, Halifax Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Adventure Earth Centre locations and/or Chocolate Lake Recreation Centre CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received until 11:59 pm on Sunday February 4th, 2024. Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.