City of Kingston

The pay with the city is good and there is opportunities after probation to move into fulltime permanent positions but you definitely have to put your time in the trenches to get a spot. 

Management is no better than anywhere else, mediocre at best. They don't schedule very well and don't pay attention to schedule conflicts or needs.

As a city cashier you will be the face of Kingston to the general public and even though you work in a city rec & leisure centre, people will approach you about every issue in regards to city administration. You must be professional and apparently, omnipotent about all city issues... Just be able to handle people of all types!

Typically a work day consisted of maintaining the facility, keeping up with cleaning, garbage removal, and general maintenance for the pool/water slide. I learned valuable skills that I feel I can use to help me advance in a career. Management was great, always understanding with shifts and previous commitments (i.e. appointments). Never had a problem with co-workers - everyone was great and easy to work with. The hardest part of the job was making sure that the chemical ratio in the pool was correct. Anything over or below normal is an issue. The most enjoyable part of the job was that I was able to work both indoors and outdoors, allowing the day to go by faster than being stuck inside all day.

A typical day at work consists of dealing with the general public, interactions with policing agencies etc. court proceedings. I've learned how to deal with certain personalities with the general public. Management in the legal department are essential to run an administrative office. All coworkers work as team players and on an individual basis depending on the job at hand. The hardest part of the job is dealing with irate people but with the experience is handled at ease. The most enjoyable part are the people I work with to lend assistance when required. It makes for an enjoyable environment to be employed in.

Working with the City of Kingston is a great experience involving opportunities to interact with the greater Kingston Community through lessons and public swims. Directly well managed with flexible scheduling at the start of sessions, where work scheduling remains consistent. The most enjoyable part of this job is the people you work with. The only downside to working here is the non-competitive salary as industry standard is higher than what is offered here.

Only worked there during a work contract, collecting leaf and brush.  Was good pay, hard work but very little room or chance of advancement,  Very hard to get hired on I have been applying since I was 18 years old, finally got a call for a temporary contract position when I was 49 year old.  Over the years I have sent in hundreds of resumes and applications, including jobs I was fully qualified for, but never, ever received a call for an interview.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my work with the City of Kingston to date.  I work with an incredible team of  who provides a range of services for the corporation's internal business units.

I highly recommend this employer, as they have a very structured management approach and promote a professional environment built upon teamwork, innovation, and respect.

City of Kingston is a good place to work. The people are very nice and understanding.Offers good part time benefits if you have the amount of qualifying hours. The only problems are you don't get many hours and depending on where you work there is little room for advancement. Getting full time hours is almost impossible!

I enjoyed the time I spent working for the city of Kingston as a parks worker. The work being outdoors made it so that I always had energy when working, and I enjoyed the freedom of a job where my responsibilities were largely self-directed.

Great pay, flexible hours, great leadership, great benefits.  Kingston is a great city to live  and And has great employment opportunity. The city of Kingston offers outstanding resources in the community. It is a city to fall in love with

The people at the City of Kingston were very accommodating and helpful with learning the various aspects of the job. Being able to work closely with various administrators allowed for a varying learning experience.

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