City of Kitchener Careers

Temporary Labourer (Golf)   

(Temporary Full-Time for approximately 8 months)   

Competition Number   

2024-043   

Job Code   

5500   

Posting Date   

February 1, 2024   

Closing Date   

April 28, 2024 (at 6:00pm)   

Job Status   

Temporary Full-Time   

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.   

The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:   

Why work at the City of Kitchener   

Position Overview:   

The City of Kitchener is home to two championship 18-hole courses; a full-length 9-hole course; a 9-hole pitch and putt course and a driving range.   

We are seeking Temporary Labourers to be involved in various aspects of the day-to-day maintenance of the golf courses.  This position is integral in ensuring that our courses are maintained at a high standard.    

Responsibilities:   

• Maintaining the Course to high standards. This may include but is not limited to: operating various types of turf mowers, trucksters, tractors and other equipment in order to maintain the City golf courses.
• Course set up and turf renovation including construction projects.
• Maintenance of flower beds and hanging baskets; planting, weeding, and providing general care and maintenance of mixed perennial, bi-annual and annual plant material.
• Watering and fertilizing plant material, as well as assisting in irrigation repairs.
• Tree Pruning, planting or removal.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:   

• Able to work over time as required.
• Have demonstrated communication skills with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
• Be able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour.
• Possess a valid G2 or G driver's license in good standing.
• Be a competent person as defined by the Ontario Health & Safety Act.
• Have good customer service skills.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member working in a fast paced environment. R
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record. 

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.   

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.   

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.   

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":   

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.   

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:   

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.   

2. within the same Division in the case of students."   

Department   

Community Services   

Division   

Sport   

Union Affiliation   

CUPE 68   

Number of Positions   

10   

Hours of Work   

40 hours per week   

Location   

Initial Location    

Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Course   

City   

Kitchener   

Compensation   

Salary Range   

25.07 per hour   

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