Maintenance Specialist - THOF

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

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Maintenance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment and vehicles.

WORK LOCATION

This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Onondaga Farms, in St. George, ON.

CONTRACT LENGTH

April 27, 2026 – October 18, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain grounds, facilities and equipment ensuring they are ready for use
• Safely operate equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, tractors, snow blowers, and other equipment as instructed
• Perform routine maintenance on facilities, equipment and machinery as directed
• Support construction or renovation projects as directed
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times, including safe operation of equipment and proper handling of chemicals
• Identify, address and/or report hazards to the Property Manager
• Conduct water testing on property as per Foundation standards
• Report on the status of projects and repairs

• Contribute to department goals and cross functional support as required
• Find opportunities to positively interact with our campers and guests
• Contribute to a supportive and positive work environment by modelling inclusivity, dependability and team cohesiveness
• Work cross-functionally where required

Tasks are representative, but not all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in property, facility or equipment maintenance
• Ability to exercise good judgement and professionalism when interacting with schools, guest and visitors
• Ability to operate power mowers, chain saws, and other equipment and tools
• Physical stamina and mobility to reach, kneel and bend
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Specialized training as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, landscaper, small engine or auto mechanic or other applicable trades is considered an asset
• Water testing certification, or ability to achieve
• Ability to provide acceptable criminal background check Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Ability to be insured on the Foundation’s auto insurance policy
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract
• Bonus when you refer employees
• Contract completion bonus
• Bonus for staff working on our French-speaking site
• Have a positive impact on the lives of young people
• Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff
• This position offers a base pay of $22.37/hour.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Onondaga Farms operates on land set aside for the Haldimand Tract, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River; land promised to the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-dee-noshow-nee) people of The Six Nations, The Attawandaron (At-ah-won-der-on), and Anishnaabe (An-ish-in-aabe). We recognize this is the traditional territory of the Mohawk, Cayuga (Kye-yoo-ga), Seneca (Seh-neh-kah), Oneida (Oh-nigh-da), Tuscarora (Tusk-ahroar-ah), Wyandot (Wy-an-dot), Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Onondaga peoples.

Please note: Our hiring process does not use AI at any stage to screen, assess, or select candidates.