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Temporary Labourer - Parks (Winter)

  • Kitchener, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 8, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Temporary
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Oct 8, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Responsible for clearing and maintaining sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and multi-use pathways during the winter season. Duties also include inspecting city assets such as winter rinks, toboggan hills, and dog parks.

Job details

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. (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 months) 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. - Inspection of winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets. City Sidewalk clearing Facility Parking Lots, BMUT’s/Multi use trails, Cemeteries and Representative Route Patrol. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Additional Requirements Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities 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.

What you’ll do

Responsible for clearing and maintaining sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and multi-use pathways during the winter season. Duties also include inspecting city assets such as winter rinks, toboggan hills, and dog parks.

Requirements

Requires a minimum Grade 12 diploma and a valid MTO 'G' class driver's license. Candidates must be flexible to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends, and be capable of performing manual labour.

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Manual Labour
  • Winter Control
  • Equipment Operation
  • Customer Service
  • Record Keeping
  • Teamwork
  • Driving

Job areas

  • Government & Public Sector
  • Trades
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Sports & Recreation

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