Summer Maintenance and Renovations Assistant

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Property Manager, the incumbent would be responsible to assist in the maintenance services for all of our facilities and residences. This will include hands-on repairs and general maintenance for our residential group homes and day program facility. It will also include, but not limited to: painting and staining; deck repairs; drywall repair; minor plumbing; flooring installation and repair; finishing trim; general property clean-up; and special construction projects as required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated. The incumbent will be supplied basic hand tools and will be required to drive company vehicle (if applicable). We are seeking one summer employee to work June - August, conditional on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Qualifications:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work according to provincial legislation and regulations
• Interest in Carpentry, Renovation Technician/Techniques, Construction, Mechanical, Landscaping, General Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship, etc.

Other Requirements:

• CSA Approved Safety Footwear
• Satisfactory Police Clearance (18 years and older)
• Valid ‘G’ Driver’s License with $1 Million Personal Vehicle Liability Insurance (an asset)
• Driver’s Abstract (if applicable)
• First Aid and CPR (an asset)
• Completion of Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training (links accessed through www.clstcatharines.ca under “Job Opportunities”).

Salary: $17.55 per hour, 35 hours per week, 12 weeks total

Start Date: June 3, 2024

Application Deadline: May 3, 2024

Resumes can be submitted online through www.clstcatharines.ca, emailed to humanresources@clstcatharines.ca or faxed to Human Resources at 905-688-9926.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Community Living St. Catharines will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require a disability – related accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Department. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To request an alternate format, please contact the HR Department at 905.688.5222, Ext 276, or by email to humanresources@clstcatharines.ca or by TTY, to 905.688.5222.

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