POSITION – Operations Labourer

Contract Position

Summary of Duties:

• Reports directly to the Technical Trades Personnel and indirectly to the Property Services Manager.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks relating to the maintenance of the WFA facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will assist all trades as manual labourer – primarily in HVAC area – belts & filters.
• May assist with shovelling, lifting, cleaning, etc.
• May assist in simple plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting projects.
  
• May be required to drive vehicles such as fork lift, electrical lift, scissor lift, man lift, golf carts/gators,
  operates and maintains in a safe and professional manner.
  
• Heavy lifting is required.
  
• Must be physically fit and able to carry out the duties and assignments of this position.
  
• Maintain shops and all work areas clean and safe.
  
• May be required to work any and all shifts as assigned.
  
• Attend all departmental meetings as well as all safety and
  professional development training sessions as directed.
  
• Must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Western Fair Association Health & Safety Policy and Awareness Program/Safety Manual, all Western Fair Association procedures and any other applicable legislation.
  
• Required to maintain paper work, including time sheets & log book.
  
• Assist in Fair set up.
  
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Secondary School Education – Grade 12.
  
• 1-6 months related work experience.
  
• Driver’s license.
  
• Work Boots/Shoes required.

All qualified applicants should submit their resume by March 12, 2010 to:

Western Fair Association
Attn: Human Resources Department
Fax: (519) 438-8012
E-mail: hr@westernfair.com
Mail: 316 Rectory Street
P.O. Box 7550 London ON N5Y 5P8
or in person

POSITION – Landscape Labourer

Seasonal, Full-time, Contract Position

• Reports directly to the Landscape Supervisor and indirectly to the Property Services Manager.
• Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Operates small engine lawn and garden equipment and hand tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleans the grounds as required including litter pick up and emptying garbage, recycling, and composting receptacles.
• Prepares garden beds including planting, transplanting, watering, weeding, cultivating, pruning, and fertilizing shrubs, annuals and perennials.
• Cuts and trims grass and mulches leaves.
• May assist with painting duties including surface preparation.
• May assist with the set-up/tear-down at special events.
• Safe, efficient operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains all work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions and perform physical work.
• Able to work any scheduled shift including weekends.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies of the Western Fair Association.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in experience.
• Previous work experience in landscaping, horticulture, agriculture an asset.
• Must be a reliable team player, able to work well independently.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.
• Supply own CSA approved steel-toed work boots.

All qualified applicants should submit their resume by March 19, 2010 to:

Western Fair Association
Attn: Human Resources Department
Fax: (519) 438-8012
E-mail: hr@westernfair.com
Mail: 316 Rectory Street
P.O. Box 7550 London ON N5Y 5P8
or in person