Parks & Facilities Casual (7-Month Contract)

Town of Innisfil; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Innisfil is seeking a Parks & Facilities Casual to join a community-focused team on a 7-month contract, 40 hours per week. You’ll perform maintenance across municipal parks, sports fields, trails, arenas, and facilities, while assisting with ice operations and event setup.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid G license, and willingness to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; DZ license is a plus. Accommodation and support available via People & Talent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ice resurfacing and turf equipment preferred.
• Valid Class G driver’s license required; DZ license an asset.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Operational experience with parks and facilities equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and checks at parks, fields, trails, and arena facilities.
• Assist with arena operations, ice maintenance, set-up, takedown and event support.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment and tools safely.
• Complete litter removal, waste management, and basic groundskeeping.
• Inspect facilities for hazards and report deficiencies; complete work orders.
• Support seasonal operations such as snow clearing, salting, and flooding.
• Provide courteous service to residents, user groups, contractors and coworkers.
• Follow health and safety legislation and municipal policies.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel….

Why Innisfil?

Join a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve our residents. We are an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small-town independence and collaboration toward a future of innovation and prosperity. Located on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil is centrally located and combines big city access with small-town feel.

Why You?

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative self-starter who wants to make an impact on our organization and community as a Parks & Facilities Casual. As a strong team player, you will take a “Community First” approach to performing all assigned parks and facilities maintenance operational duties including:

• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and operational checks at municipal parks, sports fields, trails, community spaces, and arena facilities.
• Assist with arena operations, including ice maintenance, facility set-up and takedown, change room preparation, and support for public skating, rentals, and special events.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and tools safely, including tractors, mowers, line trimmers, ice resurfacers, small equipment, and hand tools.
• Complete litter collection, waste and recycling removal, washroom cleaning, minor repairs, and general groundskeeping to maintain safe, welcoming public spaces.
• Inspect facilities and outdoor amenities for hazards, damage, vandalism, or maintenance needs; report deficiencies promptly and complete work orders as assigned.
• Support seasonal operations such as snow clearing, salting, flooding, and event-related set-ups.
• Provide courteous, professional service to residents, user groups, contractors, and coworkers, responding to basic inquiries and escalating issues when required.
• Follow all applicable health and safety legislation, municipal policies, safe-work procedures, and requirements for personal protective equipment.

The preferred candidate holds:

• A high school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
• Operational experience associated with ice resurfacing and turf maintenance equipment.
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, and sports field maintenance are all preferred.
• The following certifications/licenses are considered assets: Basic Refrigeration Course, Standard First Aid/CPR certification, and certifications as both Certified Parks Technician (C.P.T.) and Certified Ice Technician (C.I.T.).
• A valid Class G driver’s license in good standing is required, as is the willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• A valid DZ license is an asset.

These upcoming vacancies are 7-month casual contract positions, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and include both day, evening, weekend, and statutory holiday shifts.

Closing Date is August 27, 2026.

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of Innisfil may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.