Seasonal Labourer - Parks

Job Type Temporary Full Time

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

Employment Length October 26, 2026 - March 26, 2027

Department Community Services

Division Public Works Operations

Section Public Works Enhancement

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 valuable judgment and makes sound decisions

Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities

Shares current 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

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.

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