Temporary Labourer – Parks (Winter) (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 Months)
Description
Temporary Labourer – Parks (Winter) (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 Months)
Job Status: Temporary Full-Time
Pay & Grade: $25.64Hourly Grade/Band: NA
Hours of Work:40 Hours per week
Initial location: Kitchener Operations Facility
Posting period:October 2 to March 31, 2026 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
As a Temporary Labourer joining the Parks team for our Winter season, you will be responsible for work related to clearing and maintaining sidewalks, facility walkways, multi-use pathways, and parking lots, as well as inspecting city assets.
Shift availability includes: Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts and Night Shifts.
There are two durations available: approximately 4 months (16 vacancies) and 5 months (3 vacancies)
Responsibilities
Positions will involve a variety of winter control duties including manual labour organized within the following winter sections:
- Downtown Sidewalks, City Hall, Market, Victoria Park Outdoor Rink.
- Hand Clearing - Sidewalks, Facility Walkways, Walkway Steps and School Crossing Guard Intersections.
- City Sidewalks, inspection of winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets.
- Facility Parking Lots, BMUT’s/Multi use trails, Cemeteries and Representative Route Patrol.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
- Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing.
- Ability to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
- Available and flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends, and overtime as required.
- Able to perform a variety of duties including manual labour.
- Ability to participate as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated communication/customer service skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department/Division:Infrastructure Services, Parks and Cemeteries
Group: CUPE 68
Competition Number: 2025-376 and 2025-377
Job Code: 5500
Number of positions: 19