Temporary Labourer - Parks (Winter)

Job summary

Perform winter control and manual clearing duties on sidewalks, facility walkways, steps, school crossing guard intersections, parking lots, and multi-use trails. Inspect winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks, and other city assets, and carry out related duties as assigned.

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

Perform winter control and manual clearing duties on sidewalks, facility walkways, steps, school crossing guard intersections, parking lots, and multi-use trails. Inspect winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks, and other city assets, and carry out related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and a valid MTO Class G driver's license in good standing are required. Candidates must be able to perform manual labour, learn to operate related equipment, work varied shifts and overtime as needed, and contribute reliably as a team member with strong communication and recordkeeping skills.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manual Labour
• Winter Maintenance
• Sidewalk Clearing
• Equipment Operation
• Asset Inspection
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Written Recordkeeping
• Shift Flexibility
• Valid MTO Class G Driver's License

Job areas

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

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