SKILLED LABOURER - PARKS (1 VACANCY)

Reporting to: Supervisor of Parks and Forestry
Department: Parks
Classification: PERMANENT Full Time; Unionized
Salary Range: $31.80/hour as per Schedule “A”
Hours of Work: As per CA.
Starting Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. August 20, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
• Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License and good driving history.

Preferred

• Experience operating a wide variety of equipment.
• Must have or be willing to obtain training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.
• Must be willing to obtain chainsaw, stump grinder and woodchipper training for forestry emergencies within the time limits set by the corporation.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training.
• Must be willing to obtain fall arrest and working at heights training.
• Must be willing to maintain all certificates, courses, and updates and maintain all qualifications.

• Conducts general maintenance and minor repairs of all park facilities, equipment, buildings.
• Assists with tree maintenance.
• Assists with set-up and tear down of special events.
• Assists with sport fields and parkland by aerating, top dressing, over seeding and mowing turf with tractors, wide area mowers, string trimmers and line painters.
• Operates machinery including vehicles, commercial mowers, tractors, chainsaws, stump grinder, woodchipper and small equipment in accordance with City of Woodstock policies and procedures, Park’s Department Policies and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including all applicable regulations.
• Keeps precise and accurate records of daily inspections.
• Purchases supplies regarding park activities.
• Assists with training temporary and summer staff.
• Provides general information to the public and assisting them with their concerns and complaints when possible.
• Moves supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directed.
• Cleans washrooms, toilets, showers, and other public use areas.
• Collects and disposes of garbage and litter as directed.
• Sets up seasonal operations as directed (i.e. clearing trails, cleaning equipment, trail and park signage, horticulture, setting up sports fields, winter lights).
• Minor equipment repair and maintenance or co-ordinates through a trade person the repair of said equipment directed by the Supervisor of Parks and Forestry.
• Clears snow from all city buildings, walkways, drives, parking lots, trails, and sidewalks.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Parks and Forestry or designate.