Parks Worker (Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of labour duties under the direction of the Leadhand in park and recreation areas.

You will clean and maintain park facilities, erect and dismantle equipment, cut grass, prune trees, and support winter rink maintenance. A valid Ontario G license and the ability to obtain a chain-saw certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of performing manual labouring duties.
• Must be capable of communicating effectively.
• Parks maintenance experience is desirable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent.
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.
• Must be able to obtain a certificate in chain saw operation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans park areas and recreation facilities.
• Erects and dismantles parks and recreation equipment.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and facilities.
• Cuts grass, rakes, shovels, and sweeps in season, snow, gravel, soil, etc.
• Weeds and cultivates flower beds and park lands.
• Cuts and prunes trees.
• Carries out caretaker and maintenance duties on winter rinks.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Manual labour

Effective communication

Parks maintenance

G license

Competent driver

Chain saw operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Leadhand, performs a variety of labour duties.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Cleans park areas and recreation facilities.
• Erects and dismantles parks and recreation equipment.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and facilities.
• Cuts grass, rakes, shovels, and sweeps in season, snow, gravel, soil, etc.
• Weeds and cultivates flower beds and park lands.
• Cuts and prunes trees.
• Carries out caretaker and maintenance duties on winter rinks.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be capable of performing manual labouring duties
• Must be capable of communicating effectively
• Parks maintenance experience is desirable
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be able to obtain a certificate in chain saw operation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• May be required to successfully obtain and maintain a Class “D” Driver’s Licence with a “Z” endorsement, if required by the Corporation
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

The City of Thunder Bay providesexceptional quality of life to those wholive, work, and play in Thunder Bay–a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay isrich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value ourhigh quality of lifeand promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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