Labourer, Trails & Cemetery

Job summary

Maintain trails and cemetery grounds through inspections, litter collection, landscaping, repairs, and operation of maintenance equipment, including winter snow and ice control when requested. Prepare burial sites and support interment services while responding to customer concerns, maintaining records, and following safety and operational procedures.

Job details

Job Brief Responsible for the daily maintenance functions of trails and cemeteries in accordance with defined level of service policies. Employment Status Temporary Full-Time Union CUPE 855 Outside Open To Internal/External Applicant(s) Date Of Posting 09/10/2026 Closing Date 16/10/2026 Duration (if Temporary) Job Title Labourer, Trails & Cemetery Wage $24.17 (2026) Reports To Supervisor, Trails and Cemetery Operations Department Community Services Location Parks and Recreation – Cemeteries and Trails Hours Temporary Full Time to end of December 2026, Normal working hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Other Current vacancy. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations may vary Job Description Specific to this role: General Duties Assist with regular inspections of properties; patrol and monitor for vandalism; perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities Operate various equipment and machinery related to maintenance functions in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures Perform winter snow and ice control functions, as requested Duties Specific To Cemeteries Responsible for grass cutting and grounds maintenance of cemetery properties, including planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds Prepare burial sites in accordance with applicable legislation; tailor grounds for individual and decoration day services Liaise directly with families and funeral directors to perform interment services Duties Specific To Trails Responsible for maintenance of trails, including performing routine maintenance tasks including general repairs to trails, trail heads, roads, bridges, buildings and other facilities As a Member Of The Operational Team Administer defined procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor Respond to customer service concerns; participating in problem solving and providing information to supervisor, as appropriate Keep daily time sheets for supervisor review and approval Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) Provide data or input on processes to allow reporting and decision making Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Secondary school diploma Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis in horticulture, landscape construction, cemetery and/or trails maintenance Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various machinery and equipment including small tractors and backhoe Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; strong written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and local policies and procedures 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 will be required

What you’ll do

Maintain trails and cemetery grounds through inspections, litter collection, landscaping, repairs, and operation of maintenance equipment, including winter snow and ice control when requested. Prepare burial sites and support interment services while responding to customer concerns, maintaining records, and following safety and operational procedures.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school diploma, grounds maintenance experience, knowledge of OHSA and WHMIS, and the ability to operate hand tools and equipment such as small tractors and backhoes. Candidates must have a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and demonstrate communication, customer service, time-management, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills; a criminal record check is required after a conditional offer.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Grounds Maintenance
• Horticulture
• Landscape Construction
• Cemetery Maintenance
• Trail Maintenance
• Equipment Operation
• Small Tractor Operation
• Backhoe Operation
• Occupational Health And Safety
• WHMIS
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Recordkeeping

Job areas

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

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