Temporary Labourer - Parks (Winter)

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kitchener is seeking a Temporary Labourer for the Parks team to assist with winter maintenance, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots, and to inspect city assets.

You will work day, afternoon, or night shifts for about four months, with a G-class license required and a Grade 12 diploma. Join a team-focused environment delivering safe, clean municipal spaces during the winter season.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing.
• Available and flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Winter control duties including manual labour organized within winter sections.
• Clear sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and inspect city assets.
• Work in Downtown Sidewalks, City Hall, Market, Victoria Park Outdoor Rink areas.
• Inspect winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual labour

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Job location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Pay: $27.71 Hourly

Grade/Band: TL1

Job Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

Job Posting End Date: 11/30/26

Job Description:

Overview

As a Temporary Labourer joining the Parks team for our Winter season, you will be responsible for work related to clearing and maintaining sidewalks, facility walkways, multi-use pathways, and parking lots, as well as inspecting city assets.

Shift availability includes: Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts and Night Shifts.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 months)

Responsibilities

Positions will involve a variety of winter control duties including manual labour organized within the following winter sections:

• Downtown Sidewalks, City Hall, Market, Victoria Park Outdoor Rink.
• Hand Clearing - Sidewalks, Facility Walkways, Walkway Steps and School Crossing Guard Intersections. - Inspection of winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets.
• City Sidewalk clearing
• Facility Parking Lots, BMUT’s/Multi use trails, Cemeteries and Representative Route Patrol.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
• Available and flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Able to perform a variety of duties including manual labour.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated communication/customer service skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department: INS-Infrastructure Services Department

Division: INS-Parks and Cemeteries Division