Attendant I, Maintenance, Community Centres

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby; Whitby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is seeking a Part-Time Attendant I - Maintenance to support our community facilities. You will perform routine cleaning, set up spaces for bookings and rentals, and ensure safe, welcoming environments for patrons and events.

You bring OSSA/First Aid qualifications, strong customer service, and a willingness to work flex hours including weekends. This role reports to the Supervisor of Facilities in Whitby.

Qualifications

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) plus related facility experience.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, in good standing.
• Working knowledge of facility operations and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate in a physical role.
• Valid Class G driver's license in good standing.
• Valid police criminal record check (Vulnerable Sector) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility cleaning in all public washrooms, changerooms and common areas.
• Set up, take down and clean spaces per booking schedules and rentals.
• Provide customer service to the public and rental groups.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior areas including garbage, snow and salting.
• Respond to inquiries, assist staff and mitigate risks for users.
• Provide direction and training to part‑time staff and assist in other duties.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Valid Class G driver's license

Attention to safety

Education

OSSD or equivalent

First Aid & CPR-C

Tools

Facility equipment knowledge

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together. Who We Are In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities the Part-Time Attendant I - Maintenance role is responsible for: performing routine facility cleaning in all public washrooms, changerooms and common areas and ensuring facilities as safe and user friendly for patrons; set up and/or take down and clean-up of facility spaces according to booking schedules; and for rental/permit groups; providing customer service and responding to the needs of the public and rental organizations; maintain cleanliness, and safety of exterior areas of the facilities including emptying garbage receptacles, snow removal and salting; responding to public and staff inquiries, providing assistance; mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of all users and staff within the facility; providing direction, training, and advice to part-time staff, and; assisting in other duties as required.

Who You Are

Our Community Services team is looking for a self‑motivated, solutions‑oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public. You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co‑workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

What You Bring To Our Team

• completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) at least twelve (12) months of related experience in recreation facilities
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, in good standing
• working knowledge of facility operations, and associated equipment and maintenance procedures
• demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to deal courteously and effectively with user groups, general public, and program participants
• the ability to use tools and equipment properly and safely
• the ability to lift heavy objects
• a valid Class “G” Driver’s License, maintained in good standing
• a valid, satisfactory police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector (Vulnerable Sector Check)

What We Offer You

Salary: Salary Under Review* * The Town is currently undertaking an extensive job evaluation review for PT CUPE positions. The salaries and job responsibilities for all part‑time unionized postings are being considered under review until the results and ratings for these positions are finalized and shared. Please be aware that salaries and job responsibilities may be impacted by this review. Salary Range/Hourly rate: $21.88 - $24.35 Hybrid information: Frontline Hours: Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends (maximum of 24 hours per week). Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affindicative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Personal Information

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Closing Lines

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. Our employees are collaborative, accountable, respectful and engaged. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.