Parks Labourer – Winter Operations

TOWN OF OAKVILLE; Oakville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Oakville is seeking a Parks Maintenance worker to perform general maintenance in parks, sports fields, and cemeteries, including litter pick up, park setup, facility checks, and winter control.

The role requires lifting, outdoor work in varying weather, and ability to work a 40-hour week with potential weekend shifts. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Must possess an understanding of Highway Traffic Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs litter pick up and facility checks in parks and open spaces; reports issues.
• Collects limbs and brush; rake; debris and litter from roadsides, parks, and parking lots.
• Prepares ground by hand digging, raking and laying sod.
• Adheres to waste pickup schedules and small litter removal.
• Shovels snow and salts walkways as required; acts as flag person on roadways.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment, reporting defects.
• Follows safety procedures and Town policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Ontario Driver's License Class G

Job description

Job Details:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:
One (1) approximately 4 month contract available

Internal secondment applications are welcome.Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must bereceived at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on November 3, 2026.

Shifts for this position will be from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and may include some weekends.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

This position is responsible for performing general maintenance in parks, sports fields, and/or cemeteries, including but not limited to litter pick up, park set up, facility checks, and winter control.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs litter pick up and facility checks in the parks and open space system maintained by the Town; reports any incomplete work or issues to the Lead-hand and/or Supervisor;
• Collects limbs and brush; rakes; perform debris and litter pick-up from roadsides, creeks, parks, parking lots, etc;
• Prepares ground by hand digging, raking and laying sod;
• Adheres to assigned schedules of waste pick ups and small litter removal;
• Shovel snow and salt walkways as required;
• Act as a flag person on roadways;
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections and circle checks, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of duties and the operation of motorized equipment ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation Temporary Conditions for Road Work, standard operating procedures and policies of the Town of Oakville;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience. Previous related experience in parks maintenance and related equipment.
• A valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum, DZ is considered an asset(standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. Successful applicants will be required to provide the Corporation with a copy of their driver's licence and a current driver's abstract (no older than 30 days from their offer date) and will be required to pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Preference will be given to candidates having a minimum of 1 year's previous experience with machines and equipment used which includes: trucks, vans, tractors, loaders, mowing equipment, small hand equipment.
• Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required. May be required to work a rotating shift, including weekend shifts.

DATED: October 27, 2026

The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job.This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview and selectionprocess that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the practical assessment and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.