Labourer Trainee - Parks

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Qualicum Beach; Hybrid; CAD 82,656,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Qualicum Beach is seeking a Labourer Trainee in the Parks Department for up to eight months. Typical duties include turf maintenance, planting, pruning, and assisting in landscape projects. Strong teamwork and safety sense are essential; weekend shifts are possible.

Minimum qualifications include Grade 12, a valid Class 5 license, and experience with park labour and landscaping equipment. This is a temporary full-time position under CUPE Local 401 with a $29.10/hr rate.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Experience in all aspects of general parks labour, including the specific areas noted above.
• Experience operating landscaping equipment listed above.
• Physical capability to perform manual labour in all weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations with a proven track record of safe work.
• Municipal government experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Turf maintenance and irrigation work.
• Planting and maintaining perennials and annuals.
• Pruning ornamental and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs.
• Assisting in construction, renovation, and maintenance of landscaped and horticultural areas.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Hedge trimmers

String line trimmers

Lawn mowers

Front end loader

Tractors

Skid steer

Utility side-by-side

Woodchippers

Chainsaws

Job description

Temporary Full Time
Job Competition No. 2026-15
Join our exceptional team at the Town of Qualicum Beach!
The Town of Qualicum Beach is seeking applications for the position of Labourer Trainee in the Parks Department on a temporary full-time basis for a period of up to eight (8) months.
Typical duties will include:

• Turf maintenance and irrigation work;
• Planting and maintaining perennials and annuals;
• Pruning ornamental and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs;
• Assisting in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• Completion of Grade 12;
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record;
• Experience in all aspects of general parks labour, including the specific areas noted above;
• Experience operating landscaping equipment such as hedge trimmers, string line trimmers, lawn mowers, front end loaders, tractors, skid steer, utility side-by-side vehicles, commercial woodchippers, and chain saws;
• Physical capability to safely complete continuous manual labour (e.g. bending, shoveling, lifting, pushing/pulling, etc.) in all weather conditions;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team as well as independently;
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations with a proven track record of working safely;
• Previous experience working in a municipal government setting will be considered an asset.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered by the CUPE Local 401 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $29.10/hr. Successful applicants will be expected to work 40 hours/week and shifts will include one weekend day. The successful candidate will be required to provide a recent driver’s license abstract.
Posting No. 2026-15 | Deadline for applications is September 22, 2026

The Town of Qualicum Beach is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best support your needs.