Downtown Wallaceburg BIA: Whimsies Paddle Rental Attendant
JOB TITLE: Kayak Rental Shop Attendant
Organization: Downtown Wallaceburg Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Location: Downtown Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
Principal Work Location: 779 Dufferin Ave
Compensation: $19.00/ Hourly
Hours: 35 hrs/ Week
Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
Apply with resume and cover letter by email to wallaceburgbia@live.ca.
SUMMER JOB POSTING
The Downtown Wallaceburg BIA has an opening for a summer Kayak Rental Shop Attendant for the summer at Whimsies Paddle Rental. This rental is a non-profit that aims to connect our customers to our history, businesses, environment, and culture. Mandatory Kayak Safety Training will be provided.
Job Description
This summer position works closely with our Coordinator and other summer employees to operate and maintain the kayak rental from our location in Downtown Wallaceburg.
Essential Functions
Day to day kayak rental operations & sales.
Setting up kayaks for rental customers.
Checking in and payment processing for rental customers.
Safety briefings and launching rental customers.
Providing information about our experiential programs and making reservations for lessons and tours.
Assisting with social media and website content.
Ensuring the facility is in excellent condition.
Cleaning, maintaining and repairing the rental fleet of kayaks and equipment.
Assisting with the gardening and maintenance needs in Civic Park and downtown.
Work environment/hours of work
This position works both indoors, and outdoors in the sun.
This position works weekday, weekend hours and holidays.
Required Education, Skills, Certification etc.
Motivated, outgoing, high energy, and strong people skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent customer service and in person communication skills.
Experience with a POS system and payment processing.
Interest in kayaking and the outdoor industry, and passion for the outdoors.
Paddle Canada Basic Skills certification an asset (Certification will be provided if needed).
Self-motivated and detail oriented.
A high level of organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work outside being physically active.
Able to lift and carry approximately up to 50 lbs in each hand, many times each day.
Skills Development Plan:
Through this position we aim to help develop the following skills
Client service
Teamwork
Communication
Digital Skills
Leadership
Benefits
This Parks Maintenance Student position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
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The Downtown Wallaceburg BIA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the BIA Coordinator at 226-627-3459 or email wallaceburgbia@live.ca. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
