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Canada Summer Job Opportunity
Italian Canadian Association of Saskatoon (ICAS)
Owner/Operator of Saskatoon Italian Canadian Cultural & Recreational Centre & Park (SICC)
Located at Corner of Cedar Villa Road & Highway # 7,
R.M. of Corman Park (near Saskatoon)
Park Facilities Development & Maintenance Assistant
Italian Canadian Association of Saskatoon (ICAS), a non-profit organization that is enhancing its multi-purpose Cultural Centre and Park designed for Agri-tourism, cultural, educational, and fundraising events, is seeking outgoing self-motivated individual for related outdoor and indoor work.
Primary Duties:
- Permaculture landscape and garden design, planting, and maintenance:
- Planting trees and flowers; maintenance tasks related to yearly recreational Corn Maze, existing lawn, garden, and weed control
- Fence construction and maintenance
- Supervision of bocce courts and grounds
- Supervision of scheduled events
As Needed:
- Cashier and basic licensed concession responsibilities
- Janitorial duties
Basic Qualifications and Requirements:
- Agricultural or horticultural education
- Experience with landscaping and maintenance tasks
- Experience with basic carpentry, use of gas and electric power tools
- Experience using lawn mower, tractor, and trimmers
- Punctual and dependable
- Exceptional customer service, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform moderate physical work tasks
- Food Safe Handling knowledge
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Minimum high school diploma, pursuing post-secondary education or equivalent experience (up to age 30)
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be available Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; from 10 am to 8 pm (May require some flexibility)
- Must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor mower
- Small engine equipment
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Apply fertilizers
- Rake/ collect refuse
- Water lawns/gardens
Work Setting
- Park or public area
- Landscape maintenance
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors