Parks Labourer – Winter Operations (Harbours)

Oakville; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oakville is seeking a temporary full-time Parks Maintenancestaff to support harbour maintenance and park operations.

Shifts run 7:00am–3:30pm with possible weekends; prior experience in parks maintenance is preferred. Applicants must have a valid Ontario G license and be able to pass a driving record check and road test.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum, DZ is considered an asset with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour.
• Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration.
• Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, effective communication, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Harbours boat lifting operations.
• Performs litter pick up and facility checks in the parks and open space system maintained by the Town; reports any incomplete work or issues.
• 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 pickups 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.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of duties and the operation of motorized equipment ensuring compliance with the OHSA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Ontario Driver’s License Class G

Tools

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Job Details:

Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:

Up to three contract positions available, lasting approximately two months

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 be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on September 3, 2026.

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

This position is responsible for performing general maintenance in harbours. Shifts for this position will be from 7:00am to 3:30pm, including the occasional weekend.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with Harbours boat lifting operations.
• 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 pickups 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.
• The successful candidate must hold and provide a copy of 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. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test prior to assuming the position.
• 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.

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

DATED:

August 27, 2026

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 interview is 75%.

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