Posting Id

3424

Department

Community Services

Division

Public Works Operations

Section

Public Works Enhancement

Shift

Monday to Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday to Wednesday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm (One position) Wednesday to Sunday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm (One position)

Rate of Pay

$27.92 - $28.21 Hourly

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

Employment Length

October 26, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Replacement/New Position

New 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 recent 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

Leadership Competencies

- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates:All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City 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.

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