Parks Labourer (Seasonal)
Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time
Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture
Wage range: $18.90 per hour
Hours of Work: Normal hours of work are up to forty (40) hours per week, and shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as there may be the occasional requirement to attend to functions outside of normal work hours, change shifts, or to work extra hours as needed.
Work Period: April to October 2025
Location: on-site
A career at the Town of Collingwood is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team working together to provide excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration and advocacy based on our values of leadership, integrity, respect, excellence, and financial stewardship.
If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, Parks Labourers are responsible for performing maintenance of municipal parks, trails, harbour, sport fields, gardens, open spaces, parking lots, and Town owned property/facilities, and to assist with special events logistics. This includes, but is not limited to, grass cutting, trimming, sport field lining, garbage collection, janitorial duties, harbour operations, gardening, tree pruning and inspections. The main duties and responsibilities of the position are in the areas of grounds maintenance and landscaping, and special events support.
The preferred candidate possesses the following:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary education.
- Three (3) months of grounds maintenance experience.
- Ability to maintain parks and trails in a neat and orderly manner and understand and apply standard operating procedures. Experience operating pick-up trucks, trailers, riding lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and various power/hand tools preferred.
- Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
- Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment. Possess initiative and integrity.
- Physically capable of performing the required functions of the position (e.g., standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling), operating equipment, working outdoors in inclement weather, and wearing the applicable personal protective equipment.
- Willing and available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Valid Class “G” driver’s license and current Driver’s Abstract with results satisfactory to the Employer. Ability and willingness to travel within the community as required.
- Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (or willing to obtain).
If building a stronger, more connected community inspires you, we want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to jobs@collingwood.ca, with the subject line, “Parks Labourer, Job Posting 2025-09” to ensure it is reviewed promptly.
In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Customer Service team by calling 705-445-1030. For more information on this position, please review the attached job description below.
We thank all applicants for showing interest in joining our team. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. We look forward to your application!
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As an equal opportunity employer, The Town of Collingwood abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.
The Town of Collingwood is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require an accessibility accommodation.