Shift Monday to Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pmSaturday to Wednesday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm (One position)Wednesday to Sunday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm (One position)
Rate of Pay $27.92- $28.21Hourly
Job Type Temporary Full Time
Employment Length October 26, 2026 - March 26, 2027
Replacement/New Position Current Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 08/17/2026
Application Deadline 10/26/2026
Position Summary Reporting to the Parks Supervisor(s), the Seasonal Labourer position will be responsible for performing various tasks including winter control operations, park and trail pruning, repairs to park infrastructure and waste and litter pickup throughout the City of Richmond Hill.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Work within a crew to maintain various parks and municipal properties
Investigate, assist and/or take corrective action for enquiries from the public, reporting issues to the Foreperson
Perform duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices.
Able to work various shifts including days, statutory holidays, evenings and weekends
Required to be on standby for the duration of the contract
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience High School Diploma
Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED certification
Required Skills/Knowledge Experience in the operation of various winter maintenance equipment used in parks and road allowance (e.g. sidewalk machines (tractors), hand shovelling and salting)
Experience in horticulture, parks maintenance, and road maintenance and operations




Sound knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment application for several functional areas of parks maintenance work
Exercise some independent judgment and initiative
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult customer situations
Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Shapes the future
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
TheCity of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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📌 Seasonal Labourer - Parks (Ontario)
🏢 City of Richmond Hill
📍 Ontario