Temporary Skilled Labourer – Parks Department (12 vacancies)

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Job summary

A municipal parks department in Oxford County is hiring Temporary Skilled Labourers for its Parks Department. The role involves general maintenance of park facilities, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must have at least a Grade 12 education and a G class driver's license. Ideal applicants are flexible, have experience in park maintenance, and are prepared to work in diverse weather conditions. This position offers competitive hourly wages and could last up to 8 months.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum G class driver's license in good standing.
• Basic experience with irrigation systems.
• Willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance of all park facilities.
• Operate machinery such as stump grinders and tractors.
• Assist with setup and takedown of city functions.

Skills

Basic experience with irrigation systems

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Standard First Aid and CPR training

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Temporary Skilled Labourers – Parks Department (12 vacancies)

Reporting to: Parks Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor

Department: Parks

Classification: Temporary; Unionized

Salary Range: $32.91/hour as per Schedule “A”

Starting Date: April 13, 2026

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 16, 2026

Why Woodstock?

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for conducting general maintenance of all park facilities.
• Responsible for set-up, maintenance and care of all sports fields.
• Operate machinery such as, but not exclusively: stump grinder, wood chipper, vehicles, commercial mowers, tractors, chainsaws.
• Operate assigned equipment in accordance with City of Woodstock policies and procedures, Park’s Department Policies and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including all applicable regulations.
• Must keep precise and accurate records of daily inspections.
• Assist the park supervisor with vandalism investigations.
• Responsible and accountable for providing general information to the public and assisting them with their concerns and complaints when possible.
• Assist with Horticultural Technician or Arborist activities.
• Move supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directed.
• Clean washrooms, toilets, showers and other public use areas.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and litter as directed.
• Assist with setup and takedown of rentals, special events and city functions.
• Set up seasonal operations as directed (i.e. clearing trails, cleaning equipment, trail and park signage, and setting up sports fields).
• Minor equipment repair and maintenance of said equipment as directed by the park supervisor.
• Will perform his/her duties and ensure that other employees and volunteers work in accordance with the City of Woodstock’s Policies and Procedures, Park’s Department Policies and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including all applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Parks, or designate.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must have minimum G class driver's license in good standing.
• Must have basic experience with irrigation systems.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must have or willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training.

Preferred:

• Experience in park maintenance and sports field management is an asset.
• Class D-Z Ontario Driver’s License in good standing is an asset.
• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment is an asset.
• Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation is an asset.
• Building maintenance experience related to electrical, plumbing, painting, dry walling and carpentry is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Hours of work will be 40 hours per week including evening and weekend shifts.
• This position will last a maximum of 8 months.
• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to work overtime.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [e-mail]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications and employment, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.