Date: January 20, 2012
Job Ref. #12J010-ET
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops. Currently, we are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Marine Operations Department as Dock Attendants. This is an outdoor seasonal position for summer 2012.
DUTIES:
• Dock and undock harbour charter and tour boats, large visiting yachts and perhaps ships. Maintain passenger report logs and records for safety and billing purposes.
• Help customers dock and undock their boats within two public marinas and on boardwalk portions of the site;
• Check-in and out all marina visitors. Assist with hotel like slip reservation bookings;
• Collect and process deposits and fees. Ensure accurate completion of marina agreement paper work by boat owners;
• Provide marina customers and site tourists with information;
• Work with local marine safety, emergency support and border service agencies.
• Develop knowledge of marine emergency and spill response procedures.
• Conduct early morning dock checks to establish the exact positions, status, security and safety of all boats;
• Assist with the cleaning and organizing of offices, washrooms, laundry and shower areas at marinas;
• Hose off the docks each morning, collect garbage and recyclables, report maintenance concerns and maintain company equipment. Assist with the collection of floating debris such as weeds, plastic bags, cups etc..
• Provide weather data and other important notices and information to boaters.
• Monitor and keep bulletin boards tidy and neat;
• Monitor and respond to calls on the VHF marine radiotelephone;
• Rent Toronto Music Garden park self guided audio tour devices;
• Assist customers with luggage, groceries and provide a range of customer support;
• Acquire an Industry Canada Marine VHF Radiotelephone licence. Course training and materials will be provided;
• Sell retail products including ice, pump-out tokens, clothing, post cards, boat cleaning products, ice cream, Boating DVD’s and cruising guide books;
• Promote and support a variety of activities including our Harbourfront Sailing and Power Boating operation, canoe/ kayak schools and clubs, Disabled Sailing, Blind Sailing Canada, Toronto Brigantine etc.
• Operate a pump out service centre. Pump out boats.
• Complete a variety of marina logs for communication and record keeping purposes.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Familiarity with either sailing, power boating, marina operations or commercial marine activities. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous customer service employment in a public marina, yacht club or marine environment with similar services.
2. Organized and neat with a highly professional work ethic and appearance;
3. Energetic, dynamic, outgoing, personable and polite. Enjoys dealing with the public. Friendly positive personality.
4. Highly customer service oriented, must exhibit exceptional pro-active customer service skills.
5. Must be able to work without supervision.
6. Comfortable working around the water. Must be able to swim.
7. First aid / CPR and water safety an asset.
8. Boat handling / driving experience an asset.
9. Cash handling and credit/debit card processing experience an asset.
10. Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions i.e. hot and cold or rainy.
DURATION: May 1 - September 3, 2012 inclusive. (Full time or part-time work may be available until mid-October).
Mandatory 2 day orientation in early May.
HOURS: Rotating 8 hour shifts (start as early as 8:00 a.m. to as late as midnight) including weekends and holidays. Site runs seven days per week. Approximately 34 to 40 hours per week.
WAGE: $10.25 per hour plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 02, 2012
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity
DOCK ATTENDANT
Number of Vacancies: up to 10 positions available.Job Ref. #12J010-ET
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops. Currently, we are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Marine Operations Department as Dock Attendants. This is an outdoor seasonal position for summer 2012.
DUTIES:
• Dock and undock harbour charter and tour boats, large visiting yachts and perhaps ships. Maintain passenger report logs and records for safety and billing purposes.
• Help customers dock and undock their boats within two public marinas and on boardwalk portions of the site;
• Check-in and out all marina visitors. Assist with hotel like slip reservation bookings;
• Collect and process deposits and fees. Ensure accurate completion of marina agreement paper work by boat owners;
• Provide marina customers and site tourists with information;
• Work with local marine safety, emergency support and border service agencies.
• Develop knowledge of marine emergency and spill response procedures.
• Conduct early morning dock checks to establish the exact positions, status, security and safety of all boats;
• Assist with the cleaning and organizing of offices, washrooms, laundry and shower areas at marinas;
• Hose off the docks each morning, collect garbage and recyclables, report maintenance concerns and maintain company equipment. Assist with the collection of floating debris such as weeds, plastic bags, cups etc..
• Provide weather data and other important notices and information to boaters.
• Monitor and keep bulletin boards tidy and neat;
• Monitor and respond to calls on the VHF marine radiotelephone;
• Rent Toronto Music Garden park self guided audio tour devices;
• Assist customers with luggage, groceries and provide a range of customer support;
• Acquire an Industry Canada Marine VHF Radiotelephone licence. Course training and materials will be provided;
• Sell retail products including ice, pump-out tokens, clothing, post cards, boat cleaning products, ice cream, Boating DVD’s and cruising guide books;
• Promote and support a variety of activities including our Harbourfront Sailing and Power Boating operation, canoe/ kayak schools and clubs, Disabled Sailing, Blind Sailing Canada, Toronto Brigantine etc.
• Operate a pump out service centre. Pump out boats.
• Complete a variety of marina logs for communication and record keeping purposes.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Familiarity with either sailing, power boating, marina operations or commercial marine activities. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous customer service employment in a public marina, yacht club or marine environment with similar services.
2. Organized and neat with a highly professional work ethic and appearance;
3. Energetic, dynamic, outgoing, personable and polite. Enjoys dealing with the public. Friendly positive personality.
4. Highly customer service oriented, must exhibit exceptional pro-active customer service skills.
5. Must be able to work without supervision.
6. Comfortable working around the water. Must be able to swim.
7. First aid / CPR and water safety an asset.
8. Boat handling / driving experience an asset.
9. Cash handling and credit/debit card processing experience an asset.
10. Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions i.e. hot and cold or rainy.
DURATION: May 1 - September 3, 2012 inclusive. (Full time or part-time work may be available until mid-October).
Mandatory 2 day orientation in early May.
HOURS: Rotating 8 hour shifts (start as early as 8:00 a.m. to as late as midnight) including weekends and holidays. Site runs seven days per week. Approximately 34 to 40 hours per week.
WAGE: $10.25 per hour plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 02, 2012
Please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 12J010-ET to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Fax (416) 973-1003
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
School Visits
Educator – OUTDOOR EDUCATION (contract)
Job Ref. #12J048-ET
Number of vacancies: 10
Located at Harbourfront Centre, School Visits is an innovative field-trip centre that provides hands-on, curriculum-based learning experiences through programmes that are multidisciplinary. Outdoor Education is a unique spring programme offered at School Visits. Through both on-land and on-water activities, students are actively involved in a day of learning about Toronto’s urban waterfront. We offer a variety of land programmes which complement the on-water experience. Currently we are seeking 10 individuals interested in a teaching career to join our 2011 Outdoor Education teaching team as educators to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The programme is outdoors and runs on a sailing vessel and on land
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Delivers / teaches workshops to students of various ages from visiting schools. Responsible for preparation, set up and clean up before and after programmes
• Prepares workshops and lesson plans for both basic programmes and specialized workshops, including developing workshop material resources (such as photographs, worksheets) and preparing activities.
• Organizes structure of workshops, including material to be provided in order to present the lesson
• Monitors progress of students, provides assistance and encouragement, and paces workshop to meet students’ needs.
• Participates with co-workers in research, development, writing, and teaching methods
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Requirements:
• Working towards a degree in Education and/or have obtained a degree in Education
• Interested in obtaining on-the-job experience in Education
• Ability to work with and interested in teaching children from all grade levels
• Creativity and imagination in the development of teaching strategies and curriculum content.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and able to motivate students.
• Ability to organize activities
• Interested in teaching outdoors
• Ability to adapt and deal with unexpected situations.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: MAY 2 – JUNE 29, 2012
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
WAGE: $12.50 per hour
INTERVIEWS: Thursday, February 23rd (evening) or Saturday, February 25th (daytime)
or by Special Arrangement
TRAINING and ORIENTATION: Saturday, April 28-Tuesday, May 1st
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 17th 2012 @ 4:00pm
For further information contact TIM WALKER, EDUCATION OFFICER, 416-973-4959 or twalker@harbourfrontcentre.com
To apply: CLICK HERE to download an application form from our site www.harbourfrontcentre.com or enquire at your elementary or secondary Faculty of Education office and MAIL IT along with your resume, copies of your Practice Teaching Reports and a cover letter quoting Job Ref. # 12J048-ET-to:
Mr. TIM WALKER
EDUCATION OFFICER – SCHOOL VISITS
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity- Harbourfront Camps
MARCH BREAK CAMP COUNSELLORS
Job Ref. #12-MB001C-ET
Number of Vacancies: 46
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre March Break Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.
Positions exist in the following Camps:
CAMP NAME No. of Positions Required
Camp by the Water (Ages 3-5) 5 Positions
Dance, Dance, Dance (Ages 5-7) 4 Positions
Discovery Day Camp (Ages 6-8) 2 Positions
Creative Arts Camps (Ages 6-10) 3 Positions
Culinary Camps (Ages 6-12) 8 Positions
Circus Camp (Ages 7-13) 4 Positions
Architecture Camp (Ages 8-12) 2 Positions
Chess Challenge (Ages 8-12) 2 Positions
Comic Book Camp (Ages 8-12) 3 Positions
Digital Photo Camp (Ages 8-12) 3 Positions
TheatreKids (Ages 8-12) 2 Positions
Fashion Camps (Ages 8-13) 4 Positions
Camp Quest (Ages 9-11) 1 Position
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-15) 2 Positions
Senior Fine Arts (Ages 11-15) 1 Position
Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for a detailed description of each camp
DUTIES:
- Assist March Break Directors in programme delivery
- Assist in the supervision of campers
- Organize camp games and activities
- Prep materials and clean up
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working in a camp setting and/or with children
- Experience with one of the specialized disciplines (Include in Cover Letter)
- At least 16 years old as of March 9, 2012
- First-aid and CPR certified
- Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
- Enjoy working with children
DURATION: March 12 to March 16, 2012 (plus mandatory training)
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
WAGE: $320 - $410 per week (plus compensation for training)
DEADLINE: February 17, 2012
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #12MB001C-ET–COUNSELLOR and SPECIFY the Name of the Camp they are applying for in the EMAIL subject line and cover letter, and FORWARD their resume
to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity- Harbourfront Camps
MARCH BREAK CAMP DIRECTORS
Job Ref. #12-MB002D-ET
Number of Vacancies: 13
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre March Break Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.
Positions exist in the following Camps:
CAMP NAME No. of Positions
Camp by the Water (Ages 3-5) 1 vacancy
Dance, Dance, Dance (Ages 5-7) 1 vacancy
Discovery Day Camp (Ages 6-8) 1 vacancy
Creative Arts Camp (Ages 6-10) 1 vacancy
Culinary Camps (Ages 6-12) 1 vacancy
Architecture Camp (Ages 8-12) 1 vacancy
Chess Challenge / Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8-15) 1 vacancy
Comic Book Camp (Ages 8-12) 1 vacancy
Digital Photo (Ages 8-12) 1 vacancy
TheatreKids (Ages 8-12) 1 vacancy
Fashion Camps (Ages 8-13) 1 vacancy
Camp Quest (Ages 9-11) 1 vacancy
Sr. Fine Arts (Ages 12-15) 1 vacancy
Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for a detailed description of each camp
DUTIES:
- Administer, supervise, plan and co-ordinate camp activities
- Programme planning and instruction
- Oversee and supervise camp counsellors and campers
- Provide superior customer service
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrolled in or completed a post secondary degree as related to the position
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Previous camp programming experience
- Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
- Enjoy working with children
- Certified First Aid and CPR
- Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required
DURATION: March 12 to March 16, 2012 (plus pre-camp training)
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
WAGE: $410 - $480 per week (based on qualifications & experience)
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #12-MB002D-ET–DIRECTOR and SPECIFY the Name of the Camp they are applying for in the EMAIL subject line and cover letter, and FORWARD their resume
to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
Summer Camp Directors
Job Ref. #12SM003D-ET
Number of Vacancies: 20
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Summer Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.
Positions exist in the following Camps:
CAMP NAME No. of Positions
Digital Photo/Digital Media (Ages 10-15) – 1 vacancy
Leader in Training (Age14) – 1 vacancy
TheatreKids (Ages 8-12) – 1 vacancy
Sr. Fine Arts (Ages 11-15) – 1 vacancy
Camp by the Water (Ages 3-5) – 1 vacancy
Sr.Theatre Camp (Ages 12-15) – 1 vacancy (May-July Contract)
Dance Camps (Ages 5-12) - 1vacancy
Opti-Sail ( Ages 7-9) – 1 vacancy
Circus(Ages 8-14) – 1 vacancy
Fashion Design (Ages 10-15) – 1 vacancy
Architecture/Interior Design/Eco Explores (Ages 8-12) – 1 vacancy
Eco Explorers (Ages 8-12) – 1 vacancy
Chess/Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8-15) – 1 vacancy
Jr. Multi-Sport (Ages 5-8) – 1 vacancy
Sr. Sports (Ages 10-13) – 1 vacancy
Music Camps (Ages 8-15) – 1 vacancy
Camp Quest (Ages 9-11) – 1 vacancy
Discovery Day Camp (Ages 6-8) – 1 vacancy
Culinary Camps (Ages 6-11) – 1 vacancy(May-July Contract)
Creative Arts (Ages 6-10) – 1 vacancy
Library Comic Book Camp(Ages 8-12) – 1 vacancy
Sr. Sports(Ages 9-12) -1 vacancy
Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for a detailed description of each camp
DUTIES:
- Administer, supervise, plan and co-ordinate camp activities
- Programme planning and instruction
- Oversee and supervise camp counsellors
- Hire, train, supervise, plan and run camp specific meetings
- Provide superior customer service
- Must be 19 years of age prior to July 3, 2012
- Enrolled in or completed a post secondary degree as related to the position
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Previous camp programming experience
- Strong programming, leadership and organizational skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
- Enjoy working with children;
- Current first aid and CPR prior to July 3, 2012
- Police Check and Vulnerable sector screening
DURATION: May - September (varied depending upon camp)
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (plus extended hours programme or parent pick-up responsibilities)
WAGE: $420 - $500 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #12SM003D-ET–DIRECTOR and SPECIFY the Name of the Camp they are applying for in the EMAIL Subject Line and Cover Letter, and FORWARD their resume to
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
Employment Opportunity – Harbourfront Centre Camps
Summer Camp Supervisors
Job Ref. #12SM007S-ET
Number of Vacancies: 3
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Summer Camps, one of Toronto's largest, most diverse and creative day camps.
Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for more camp information
Recruitment is for the following Supervisor Positions:
• On-site Operations
• Off-site Operations
• Marine and Leadership Programming
DUTIES:
- Observe and evaluate programming throughout the summer to ensure consistency in programme delivery
- Supervise, train and evaluate Camp Directors
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Plan and run camp specific meetings
- Provide superior customer service
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age prior to July 3, 2012
- Enrolled in or completed a post secondary degree in related field
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Significant previous camp experience required
- Strong leadership, programming and organizational skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and responsible
- Enjoy working with children
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- Marine Camp Supervisor: Bronze Medallion required (NLS preferred); ORCKA and/or Sailing an asset
- Police Reference and Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to July 3, 2012
- Valid G-Class driver’s licence is an asset
DURATION: April - September (Part-time in April-June; Full-time June-September)
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (plus extended hours, when necessary)
WAGE: $460 - $520 per week (plus compensation for extended hours)
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Interested applicants should QUOTE Job Ref. #12SM007S-ET-SUPERVISOR and SPECIFY the Supervisory Position they are applying for in the Email Subject Line and Cover Letter, and FORWARD their resume to:
EMAIL: campjobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
EUGENE CHONG, Coordinator, Community Learning
Harbourfront Centre Camps
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply
