Casual Marina Labourer

The Toronto Port Authority, doing business as PortsToronto, operates the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Port of Toronto and the Outer Harbour Marina. We are proud to be partners in securing Toronto’s economic prosperity and enhancing its beautiful waterfront for all to enjoy.

PortsToronto has the following opportunity awaiting you:

CASUAL MARINA LABOURER

Seasonal Position September - November 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working as part of a team, this position is responsible to safely place boats in the water as the boating season starts and ends.

Note: *This is a Union represented position belonging to CUPE Local 416*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General activities and functions include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a team to provide courteous customer service at the Outer Harbour Marina.

• Using the equipment responsibly, assist the Foreperson and Sub-Foreperson in launch and haul-out activities.

• Assist the Foreperson and Sub-Foreperson in other aspects of Marina Maintenance as directed.

• Keep Foreperson, Sub-foreperson and/or Marina Management informed of progress on assigned work

• Must comply with all PortsToronto policies and procedures including Health and Safety policies, SOPs, procedures, and legislated requirements.
• Must wear designated safety equipment/PPE as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by PortsToronto.

ABILITIES:

• Must have safe working habits.

• Must be able to exercise good judgement in the operation of equipment.

• Must be able to work in a team with limited supervision.

• Must have good communication and customer service skills.

• Must be able to swim and tread water for 2 minutes.

• Able to lift up to 25 Kgs (50 Lbs) floor to waist.

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at varying heights.

REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous general marina experience.

• Experience in launching, haul-out, and blocking boats, stepping and de-stepping masts.

• Able to operate and assist in routine maintenance of Marina equipment such as a Travel Lift, Hydraulic trailer, crane truck, power washing equipment and other, or have ability to learn.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License.

• Pleasure Craft Operator's Certificate is an asset.

• Forklift training and experience is an asset.

• Working at Heights certificate is an asset.

• Standard First aid CPR and AED, Level- “C” certificate or ability to acquire.

CONDITIONS:

• Criminal record check will be conducted on hire
• Annual Driver’s License validity check, as applicable.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as the need arises

HOURS OF WORK: Scheduled for 7 1/2 hours per day, Monday to Friday, between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

COMPENSATION: $31.23/hour

CONTRACT DATES: September 2 – November 28, 2025

LOCATION: Outer Harbour Marina - 475 Unwin Avenue, Toronto.

Must have own transportation. There is no access by public transportation to this location.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to e-mail a resume along with a covering letter outlining how your experience supports our position requirements to: careers@portstoronto.com.

In the subject line, please quote: CASUAL MARINA LABOURER

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PortsToronto is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about the Toronto Port Authority operating as PortsToronto and the exciting work we are doing to be a city-builder and transform Toronto’s waterfront go to www.portstoronto.com