Position Summary

Reporting to the Parks Foreperson, the Seasonal Labourer - Parks will assist with the scheduled maintenance of parks and open spaces. This includes grounds maintenance and winter control, inspection and repair of municipal infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a crew to maintain various parks and municipal properties
• Investigate, assist and/or take corrective action for enquiries from the public, reporting issues to the Foreperson
• Perform duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices.
• Able to work various shifts including days, statutory holidays, evenings and weekends
• Available to work standby
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance including winter maintenance
• Experience in the operation of various grounds maintenance equipment used in parks or landscaping e.g. cord trimmers, mowers, tractors and trucks is an asset
• Sound knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment application for several functional areas of parks maintenance work
• Exercise some independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult customer situations
• Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
• Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies