Seasonal - Crew Leader at Town of Oakville

Job Details:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Duration:
Nine contracts lasting up to eight months, commencing in April and ending in November.

Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm on January 16, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Turf Maintenance, the Crew Leader receives daily directions from the Leadhand(s), and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of Parks equipment, the performance of physical labour as required and supervision of student maintenance staff. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established procedures and practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safe and responsible operation of all Town vehicles and equipment.
• Perform and direct grass cutting as per assigned schedules and report any incomplete work, time allowances, and crew performance issues to the Leadhand.
• Safe and thorough instruction given to members of crew.
• Debris and litter pick up from roadsides, creeks, parking lots, etc.
• Collect limbs and brush, rake, and clean up areas.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner.
• Maintain daily electronic records of work-related activities, work orders, emails and forecasted work.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation Temporary Conditions for Road Work and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates having a minimum of 6 – 9 months previous experience with machines and equipment used which includes trucks, tractors, loaders, mowing equipment, and small hand equipment.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude, an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s Licence Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with six or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work a 40-hour work week in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required. May be required to work a rotating shift, including weekend shifts.

DATED: December 18, 2025

The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.