skilled laborer

operator

refuse collector

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special events manager

City of Woodstock

I worked as a contractor helping with traffic flow, safety and security during a number of Woodstock public events. Most of these events had me working alongside Woodstock police auxiliaries and city workers, and I never had a bad experience with anyone I was working with. 

The parade organisers and city officials were nice enough to buy us boxes of donuts and a large jug of coffee while we were managing the Christmas parade for long hours on a particularly cold night. Generally, you'll be working with fantastic people and it's a very rewarding experience to be able to give back to your community.

Pay could be better and hasn't quite adjusted to meet the cost of living, but the work is enjoyable.

My typical day at work was i picked up recycling bins and dumped it in the garbage trucks i learned i like working outside in the elements and i like to work with my hands. I am outgoing but hard working and dedicated to the task at hand. Me and my co-workers and management all have a friendly but professional relationship which made the workplace a calm and friendly but professional work environment. I found the hardest part of the job was some of the bins where heavy to load but i enjoy challenging myself and learning new skills and tasks at work.

Your work is very independent. Management is pretty good. There is a lack of diversity in the organization though. You will learn cleaning skills and chemical handling. The hardest part of the job is time management when there's multiple events that need setup. The most enjoyable part of the job is the people who work with you. Some patrons can be quite rude though.

I had the experience of working under one of the best bosses I have ever had while here. Although there was little room for advancement (it is often due to seniority for full time positions), there are opportunities to work with wonderful people in a great team environment. There are truly some great people who work at City of Woodstock who care about their work and their community.

This was a student position I obtained and worked at during the summer months in 2011 and 12. I was on the lawn crew and the forestry crew sometimes also. We cleared trails and cut the city parks and ball diamonds. It was an enjoyable experience and I had the opportunity to work with other college students from various institutions across the province.

A typical day includes meeting with supervisor, discussing responsibilities for the day and then completing assigned work. Management and co-workers are very respectful. I have learned how staff work together to create an environment for the public to come and enjoy our Community Complex.  Co-workers and managers help to make the job enjoyable.

To many lead hands for 6 full time staff and 24 part time operators, no chance at full time job here. Management is very weak in this department and doesn't follow the contract, they make up the rules as they go along. Harassment and bullying by management is a regular occurance and nothing gets done because operators are afraid of losing their job.

You work independently but have supervisor available at any time. Working with the public is not always easy but can be very rewarding. Our customers know us by name and we know them. They are on the most part very friendly. It’s all in the approach 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I did not find any reason , no support on floor over tired experience.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Did not notice anything , I left that within year

lots of training opportunities and room for advancement. Supportive staff. Made a lot of friends over the years. instructing swim lessons was very rewarding. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Skilled laborer 11 salaries reported	$32.31 per hour
Operator 3 salaries reported	$31.45 per hour
Refuse collector 4 salaries reported	$32.35 per hour
Waste water operator 4 salaries reported	$37.99 per hour
Special events manager 1 salary reported	$78,302 per year

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