STUDENT - Labourer - Parks

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a dedicated individual for general ground maintenance responsibilities. The successful candidate will handle tasks such as cutting grass, lining ball fields, and conducting janitorial duties. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills and possess a valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License. This role may require irregular hours and weekends, providing an opportunity to contribute positively to the community's maintenance efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Cuts and trims grass including weed eater duties.
• Lines ball fields and conducts ground maintenance.
• Completes janitorial duties including cleaning washroom buildings.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Ability to operate lawnmowers

Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver's License

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor is responsible for the general ground maintenance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cuts and trims grass, including weed eater duties.
• Lines ball fields.
• Weeds flower beds.
• Picks up garbage.
• Conducts ground maintenance.
• Completes boulevard tree maintenance, including planting, chipping, etc.
• Conducts playground equipment maintenance.
• Completes janitorial duties, including cleaning and stocking washroom buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Superior customer service skills and ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Must be able to operate riding lawnmowers and paint striper for ball fields.
• 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.

Asset

• A certificate in standard first aid and CPR would be an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract.
• May be required to work irregular hours and weekends.

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 and women.

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].

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.