PARKS SEASONAL LABOURER I

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the role of Parks Seasonal Labourer I. This temporary position offers a chance to gain valuable experience in parks maintenance and forestry while working outdoors in a dynamic environment. Ideal for students returning to school, this role involves turf maintenance, gardening, and general upkeep of cemetery grounds. You will develop essential skills while ensuring the beauty and safety of public spaces. Join a team dedicated to serving the community and make a positive impact this summer!

Qualifications

• Must have current Standard First Aid certification from an accredited organization.
• Ability to perform physical work duties in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general turf maintenance including mowing and fertilizing.
• Perform garbage collection and maintain amenities.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Ability to perform physical work

Education

Current Standard First Aid certification

G2 driver's license

Tools

Gardening tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: PARKS SEASONAL LABOURER I - CEMETERY

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4-months

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION: SANDALWOOD YARD

HOURLY RATE: $17.20 per hour

JOB TYPE: Management & Administration

POSTING DATE: December 09, 2024

CLOSING DATE: July 01, 2025

Are you looking to gain valuable experience, learn new skills and grow your career doing meaningful work with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? Then consider a summer job with our Parks Maintenance and Forestry Division. If you are returning to school in the fall and are looking to gain some great experience, we want to hear from you.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with general turf maintenance – i.e. fertilizing, mowing, trimming, seeding, watering.
• Perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities.
• Assist with grave site maintenance and care – i.e. removal of flowers from graves.
• Edge and level grave markers.
• Assist with gardening – i.e. soil management, maintain and plant flowerbeds/displays.
• Assist with tree and shrub care – i.e. pruning, fertilizing, planting and staking.
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, care of tools and equipment.
• Communicate courteously with the general public and where necessary refer them to appropriate supervisor.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Current Standard First Aid from an accredited organization
• Ability to perform physical work duties in varied/all weather conditions
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• G2 for entry level positions – may be required depending on position
• Ability to successfully acquire City of Brampton Drivers and Equipment permits

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by July 01, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.