SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all parks, pathways, sports fields, cemeteries, and related park amenities within the department’s area of responsibility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS:
Level I
• Operates (at a basic level) the following equipment: chainsaw, front-end loaders, mowers (ride and push), forklift, hand tools, bucket trucks and snow removal equipment;
• Supports the training, supervision and mentoring of department staff during the summer months to ensure that day-to-day functions are followed and refers unusual problems or policy matters to the Parks Foreman;
• Maintains equipment and hand tools utilized in the performance of day-to-day tasks;
• Interacts and works with the full-time staff and seasonal summer staff performing work in the areas of the department’s responsibility;
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks; operates a power saw and brush cutter at ground level; falls and bucks trees and performs related park forestry operations;
• Assists in flower beds, shrub and tree pruning, outdoor ice rink maintenance, snow removal, sanding and other related duties;
• Ensures that City-owned washrooms are clean and tidy;
• Provides emergency assistance when required;
• Performs general inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and documents any required maintenance; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• No experience necessary;
• Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; with Q Endorsement preferred;
• Clean Driver’s Abstract;
• Standard First Aid;
• Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
• Flag Person Certificate preferred;
• Fall Protection Certificate preferred;
• Physically able to perform required duties;
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;




• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
• Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
• Subject to a criminal record check. Level II
• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in parks operations or related field;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;
• Clean driver’s abstract;
• Fall Protection Certificate;
• Flag Person Certificate;
• Standard First Aid;
• WHMIS Certification;
• Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
• CSA Playground Certificate OR Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
• Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 1 Certificate;
• Ground Disturbance preferred;
• Confined Space preferred;
• Physically able to perform required duties;
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and in a team workplace;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
• Willingness to obtain Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q-Endorsement;
• Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;




• Previous experience in a horticultural field, including but not limited to a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping, would be an asset;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
• Subject to a criminal record check. Level III
• Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by the Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist designation or enrolled in the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program;
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in parks operations or related field;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Education or experience in horticulture an asset;
• Class 5 Driver’s License with Q-Endorsement;
• Clean driver’s abstract;
• Pesticide Applicator Certificate;
• Advanced Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Training;
• CSA Playground Certificate;
• Fall Protection Certificate;
• Flag Person Certificate;
• Parks & Sport Fields Operator Level 2 Certificate;
• Confined Space;
• Standard First Aid;
• WHMIS Certification;
• Ground Disturbance;
• Irrigation Certification preferred;
• Arboriculture Technician Certificate preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage own workload, including the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines;
• Ability to lead a crew;
• Physically able to perform required duties;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks;
• Willingness to obtain Class 3 with Q-Endorsement;
• Public relations, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Previous experience in a municipal parks environment, golf course or landscaping would be an asset;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department and municipal matters; and
• Subject to a criminal record check.

📌 Parks Maintenance I, II or III (Brooks)
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