Parks Maintainer

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Whitby is seeking a Parks Maintainer to support our Public Works team and maintain parks facilities, playgrounds and related structures. You will perform renovation and repair tasks using carpentry, welding and concrete skills, install play equipment, and assist with seasonal events and snow removal.

Applicants should have a secondary school diploma or trade schooling, relevant certifications, a DZ license, and several years of parks maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school training or extensive carpentry/welding/construction experience.
• Registered Playground Practitioner Certification.

Responsibilities

• Renovation and repair of park facilities and structures.
• Install playground equipment and report conditions.
• Seasonal tasks including event setups and snow/ice removal.
• Minor equipment maintenance and checks.
• Operate tools safely and provide excellent public service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Welding

Construction

Defensive Driving

First Aid & CPR

Education

Secondary school diploma

Trade school programs

Registered Playground Practitioner Certification

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together. Who We Are In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. This position reports to the Supervisor of Operations (Parks), under the daily direction of the Working Foreperson(s). The Parks Maintainer is responsible for: performing renovation and repair duties within the General Maintenance workgroup, on various park facilities/structures, including, but not limited to, field houses, playground equipment and other park amenities; completing required maintenance by utilizing carpentry, plumbing or welding skills, and/or concrete work, dependent upon the required repair; installation of play equipment, and reporting back on the status playground conditions; performing seasonal tasks such as special event set ups and/or snow and ice removal; conducting minor equipment maintenance and checks; ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner; providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public and/or ,staff; and other duties as required and assigned.

Who You Are

Our Public Works team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with others. You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, research options, evaluate them using your technical, numerical and analytics skills and make recommendations. You are knowledgeable about and work in compliance with all workplace safety regulations, standards, and practices. You perform work in a safe manner and encourage and support others to do the same.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess: a secondary school graduation diploma; completion of applicable trade school programs and/or extensive experience in carpentry, welding and/or construction; Registered Playground Practitioner Certification; a minimum of three (3) years directly related experience with general parks maintenance; a valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License, maintained in good standing; a minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience operating vehicles over 11,000 k.g., G.V.W., including tandem axle trucks; a successful completion of Defensive Driving training; Current Certification in Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' and AED; the ability to operate various tools and equipment in a technical and safe manner; and physically fit and capable of performing strenuous physical labour with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer You

A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs. Salary Range/Hourly rate: $33.74 - $42.20 Hybrid information: Mobile Frontline Hours: This position may work flex hours, including days, afternoons, and nights, forty (40) hours per week. Between December-March shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday. Between the months of April-November shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Sunday to Saturday.

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

AI Disclosure

The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. Our employees are collaborative, accountable, respectful and engaged. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.