parking attendant jobs

Job Summary:

Join the team at the iconic Sou'wester Restaurant and Gift Shop, located in the breathtakingly beautiful and bustling Peggy's Cove! As a Parking Lot Attendant, you will be the first and last point of contact for many of our valued guests, playing a crucial role in ensuring a positive and efficient arrival and departure experience. During our peak tourist season, Peggy's Cove becomes a vibrant hub, and your ability to manage parking flow with courtesy and efficiency will be essential to our daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Traffic Management: Direct arriving vehicles to available parking spaces in a safe and organized manner, maximizing parking capacity while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
• Guest Interaction: Greet guests warmly and provide helpful information, such as directions to the restaurant, gift shop, or local attractions. Offer a positive first impression of the Sou'wester and Peggy's Cove.
• Parking Enforcement: Monitor parking areas to ensure compliance with parking regulations and time limits (if applicable). Politely address any parking violations.
• Assisting Guests: Assist guests with parking-related inquiries or challenges, such as finding accessible parking or navigating busy periods.
• Maintaining Order: Keep the parking lot area tidy and free of debris, ensuring a clean and safe environment for guests and pedestrians.
• Cash Handling (if applicable): Collect parking fees accurately and efficiently, providing appropriate change and receipts (if a paid parking system is in place).
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with other staff members regarding parking availability and any potential issues.
• Safety Awareness: Be vigilant in observing and reporting any potential safety hazards or security concerns within the parking area.
• End-of-Day Procedures: Assist with any end-of-day parking lot procedures as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced and high-traffic environment, especially during peak season.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to direct traffic effectively.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic cash handling skills (if applicable).
• A proactive and responsible attitude.
• Previous experience in parking management or customer service is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• The work environment can be very busy and demanding, especially during peak tourist season.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays, is essential.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• EFAP - Telus Health
• The unique experience of working in the beautiful and iconic Peggy's Cove!
• On site Parking or Shuttle

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to apply - Only those who meet the requirements and answer all pre-screening questions will be contacted for an interview

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you available days including weekends from 8am-5pm ?
• Are you comfortable working outside in various weather conditions?
• Are you able to stand/walk for extended periods of time?

Are you able to lift up to 50lbs

• are you available to work until November 1st?

(this would be the end of our busy season)

• Do you have reliable transportation to and from Peggy's Cove, NS for work? PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person