Seasonal - Sports Fields at The Corporation of the City of Sarnia

Seasonal – Sports Fields

Job Status: Full -time, Temporary

Division: Community Services

Department: Recreation and Parkland Planning Services

Union: CUPE Local 2713

Salary: $24.02

Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: Open until vacancy is filled

About The City Of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role

Seasonals work diligently through spring, summer and fall, providing exceptional service to our city's green spaces and sports fields, while fostering positive interactions with the public. If you're enthusiastic about outdoor work and delivering excellent service, we encourage you to apply to the positions below. Join us in enhancing the beauty and functionality of Sarnia's parks and sports fields!

Sports Fields

The sports fields Seasonal position prepares and maintains our sports fields for community use, including lining, grooming, floating, base and pitching mound set up, net adjustments, turf repairs, edging and weeding; perform maintenance, including sweeping and brushing, of artificial turf; grass cutting/trimming of sports fields and parks across the city; preventative maintenance on equipment including minor irrigation repairs; maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities including benches, backstops, bleachers, emptying garbage cans, and litter/debris pick up; engagement with user groups of sports fields with general inquiries, playability, and set-up requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• OSSD (or equivalent)
• Valid Class G Driver’s License with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines
• Demonstrate knowledge of official sports field dimensions for baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, football fields, etc.
• Basic knowledge of turf management principles
• Experience in grass cutting, field maintenance and set up, cleaning and other related work experience

Working Conditions

• Outside in all weather conditions
• Physical Labour
• Operating riding mowers, tractors, bunker rake, trimmers, edgers, hand tools, line painters, truck and trailer

Hours of Work

• 40 hours/week
• Shift work including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays

Why Work With Us

It’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued.

For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.

Please note this recruitment is for existing vacancies.