Parks & Rec Seasonal Labourer (Central)

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal parks service in Ontario is looking for a Seasonal Labourer to assist with the maintenance of parks. The role includes tasks such as planting, mowing, and maintaining facilities. Applicants should have a secondary school diploma, experience in grounds maintenance, and a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence. The position offers $21.98 per hour and requires the ability to work in various weather conditions from September 2025 to June 2026.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance.
• Experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis on horticulture and landscape construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds.
• Perform parks grass cutting and maintenance.
• Maintain washroom and park furniture facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of workplace Health and Safety

Time-management skills

Analytical skills

Education

Secondary School diploma

Additional education in facility maintenance

Tools

Motorized equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for daily maintenance functions of Parkland, associated City owned property, and the cleaning of related Parks Facilities.

Job Details

• Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time
• Union: CUPE 855 Outside
• Open To: Internal/External Applicant(s)
• Closing Date: 30/09/2025
• Duration (if Temporary): Up to 9 months
• Job Title: Parks and Rec Seasonal Labourer - Central
• Wage: $21.98 hourly (2025)
• Reports To: Supervisor, Parks and Open Space
• Department: Community Services
• Location: Central Area
• Hours: Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, possible evenings and weekends, from September 2025 to June 2026
• Other: General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

• Assist in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds
• Perform parks grass cutting and maintenance, including litter collection and waste container servicing
• Maintain washroom, park furniture, shelter facilities and all other buildings located on city park locations
• Collect fees (including trailer sites, boat docking and launch locations, etc.) and issue receipts
• Perform tree maintenance and planting
• Perform maintenance of sportsfields (including user group preparation)
• Operate machinery and equipment related to grounds maintenance functions
• Assist in playground equipment maintenance and inspections
• Patrol and monitor parks for vandalism and secure public facilities nightly
• Perform winter snow and ice control functions as required
• Assist with recreation trail inspection and maintenance functions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance
• Experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis on horticulture, landscape construction, sportsfield and parks maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various motorized equipment, combined with a working knowledge of equipment preventative maintenance
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.