THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS Parks & Recreation Department has an existing vacancy for a: Temporary Worker (Parks) - Up To Six Months (November 2026 up to April 2027) Division/Department:

Parks & Forestry

Reports to:

Supervisor of Parks and Forestry

Location:

Various City locations

Hours:

40 hours/week; 8 hour shifts scheduled over 7 days

Union Affiliation:

CUPE Local 35

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Parks and Forestry or designate, assists with the maintenance of parkland, park facilities, recreational trails and the municipal greenhouse. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal parks and open spaces with an emphasis on winter maintenance duties including, but not limited to general snow removal, maintaining clear and safe access to Parks buildings, and salt application. As seasons change, duties may also includes the maintenance of sports turf, landscape areas, municipal gardens, tree and plant inventories with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the overall maintenance of snow removal, horticulture, turf, athletic field, recreational trails, and forestry maintenance. Operates various types of equipment, mechanized grounds maintenance, general winter maintenance and grass cutting equipment. Performs general park maintenance such as sanitation, cleaning, painting, and other related maintenance. Maintains and assists in making minor repairs to park facilities and furnishings, ie. park benches. Assists with setup and take down of equipment, as required. Clears and maintains park walkways and entrances including snow shovelling. Assists in greenhouse work/maintenance, as needed. Performs other such related duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned. Note: The major tasks and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all-inclusive. All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition. This position must be compliant with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, related to “Duties of a Worker.”

Education/Experience/Skill

Qualifications Minimum Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (OSSD – Grade 12) or equivalent. Experience Previous experience working in municipal grounds maintenance and horticultural is considered an asset. Previous experience with grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment is considered an asset. Knowledge/Skill/Abilities Knowledge of parks and forestry maintenance. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate parks-related equipment. Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions. Requires the ability to effectively deal with members of staff and the general public. Ability to work effectively with co-workers as well as the ability to work independently. Must be computer literate including knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Driver’s Licence Ontario Driver’s Abstract required Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to reliable transportation Possession of a valid “DZ” Ontario Driver’s Licence is considered an asset Other Corporate Orientation and Health & Safety Training, Valid First Aid/CPR, Satisfactory Police Records Check

Working Conditions

Required to work in inclement weather conditions. Must be physically capable of performing duties including bending, lifting, digging, shoveling, etc. May be required to work near traffic. Possible exposure to hazardous materials. Required to work outside and beyond the normal hours of work including weekends, evenings and early morning schedules.

Wage: $23.57 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Applications must be received before Tuesday August 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Any new hires will be required to obtain and submit a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment, prior to their start date. Police Criminal Record Searches will only be requested for those eighteen (18) years of age or older. Those selected for re-hire will not be required to attain a new police check; however, they will be required to sign a ‘Criminal Offence Self Declaration Form’ so long as no less than twelve (12) months have passed since their last day of work with the Corporation. HOW TO APPLY: Go to www.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You may need to register/create a Login. Please import/upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application. Note: You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146. Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas. Our hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools. Applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.