Job Information
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks & Rec Seasonal Labourer (North) in Fenelon Falls, Ontario
Parks & Rec Seasonal Labourer (North)
Department Community Services Department - Parks, Recreation and Culture Division
Location Fenelon Falls, ON
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Job Brief
This position is responsible for daily maintenance functions of Parkland, associated City owned property, and the cleaning of related Parks Facilities.
Employment Status:
Seasonal
Union:
CUPE 855 Outside
Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)
Closing Date:
23/03/2025
Duration (if temporary):
Seasonal, approximately April to October
Job Title Parks and Rec Seasonal Labourer
Wage $21.98 - $23.77 hourly (2025)
Reports To Area Supervisor
Department Community Services
Location North Area - Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon and Centennial Trailer Park
Hours Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, possible evenings and weekends, from April-October
Other General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.
Job Description:
Assist in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds
Perform parks grass cutting and maintenance, including litter collection and waste container servicing
Maintain washroom, park furniture, shelter facilities and all other buildings located on city park locations
Collect fees (including trailer sites, boat docking and launch locations, etc.) and issue receipts
Perform tree maintenance and planting
Perform maintenance of sportsfields (including user group preparation)
Operate machinery and equipment related to grounds maintenance functions
Assist in playground equipment maintenance and inspections
Patrol and monitor parks for vandalism and secure public facilities nightly
Perform winter snow and ice control functions as required
Assist with recreation trail inspection and maintenance functions
Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/Education Required:
Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance
Experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis on horticulture, landscape construction, sportsfield and parks maintenance
Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS
Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various motorized equipment, combined with a working knowledge of equipment preventative maintenance
Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required
Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
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