Temporary Labourer – Parks (Winter) (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 Months)

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Kitchener seeks a Temporary Labourer for winter duties including maintaining sidewalks, parking lots, and city assets. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work various shifts. This temporary full-time position pays $25.64 hourly and lasts around four months, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as required.
• Valid MTO 'G' class driver's license in good standing.
• Reliability with a good attitude and employment record.

Responsibilities

• Clearing and maintaining sidewalks and pathways.
• Inspecting city assets including winter rinks and parks.
• Performing other tasks related to winter control duties.

Skills

Manual labour

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Temporary Labourer – Parks (Winter) (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 Months)

Job Status: Temporary Full-Time

Pay & Grade: $25.64 Hourly Grade/Band: NA

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week

Initial location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Posting period: October 2 to March 31, 2026 (at 6:00pm)

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.

There are two durations available: approximately 4 months (16 vacancies) and 5 months (3 vacancies)

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.
• City Sidewalks, inspection of winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets.
• Facility Parking Lots, BMUT’s/Multi use trails, Cemeteries and Representative Route Patrol.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
• Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing.
• 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/Division: Infrastructure Services, Parks and Cemeteries

Group: CUPE 68

Competition Number: 2025-376 and 2025-377

Job Code: 5500

Number of positions: 19