Seasonal Labourer - Parks

Posting Id 3097 Department Community Services Division Public Works Operations Section Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture Shift Various Shifts (Successful Candidates will be assigned one of the below shifts times) Monday to Friday- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. OR Thursday to Monday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rate of Pay $27.11 - $27.39 Hourly Job Type Temporary Full Time Employment Opportunity Length October 27th 2025 to March 27th 2026 Replacement/New Position New Hire Posting Type Internal and External Posting Date 08/22/2025 Application Deadline 10/27/2025

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
• Standard First Aid and CPR 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
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge Cont'd

• 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
  
  

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.