Recreation Labourer

Dryden; Dryden; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per IBEW Collective Agreement

Job summary

City of Dryden is looking for a Recreation Labourer to maintain cleanliness, safety, and accessibility at City recreation facilities. You will perform routine cleaning, janitorial tasks, and minor maintenance under the supervision of the Manager of Recreation.

The role is 35.0 hours per week across 7 days, with shifts that may include days, evenings and weekends. Minimum qualification is Grade 12, plus 1 year of related experience and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma.
• One year experience in caretaking or janitorial or related field.
• CPR First Aid & WHMIS advantageous or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, safety, appearance and accessibility of City recreation facilities and surrounding areas.
• Perform routine cleaning and janitorial duties.
• Assist with minor maintenance and facility-support tasks as required.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Customer service

Safety training

CPR First Aid

WHMIS certification

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

CPR First Aid

WHMIS

Job description

Internal/External Posting
HR-REC-2026-46
*This opportunity is for a existing position*

Job Title: Recreation Labourer Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Department: Community Services Closes: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location: City Recreation facilities as required Reports to: Manager of Recreation

Status: Full Time 35.0 hours/week Union: IBEW Local 1730

Wage: $26.80 per hour with benefits as per the IBEW Collective Agreement.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager of Recreation, or designate, will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, appearance and accessibility of designated City recreation facilities and surrounding areas. Perform routine and scheduled cleaning and janitorial duties throughout designated areas. Perform minor maintenance, facility-support and operational duties as required.

This position is 35.0 hours per week (5 shifts of 7.0 hours per day), over a 7 day period which may include days, evenings and weekends.

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• One (1) year previous experience in caretaking, janitorial, recreation facility maintenance or a related field
• Mechanical aptitude and /or experience with facility maintenance considered an asset
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with cleaning and facility operations including lifting approximately 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with employee groups and general public
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• CPR First Aid & WHMIS certification or ability to obtain
• Must have and maintain valid “G” driver’s license
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check and driver’s abstract, at their own expense, prior to start date .

Application Process:

Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden.

30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 [phone].

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.

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