Seasonal General Labourer - Parks

Department and Commission: Operations, Community Services
Vacancy: Temporary Seasonal
Posting Date: July 10, 2026
Final date to receive applications: July 26, 2026

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award‑winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference! We certainly think so. We’re looking for seasonal workers to help make our green areas really shine. With your hands‑on skills and our unrivaled dedication, we’re sure to hit our goals right out of the park.

Join the City of Markham from August to January 2027 and belong to a team that truly cares. If you have really strong skills, you may also be considered for a contract extension until October. Our strong commitment to training, health and safety is unmatched by any other municipality. Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and improve our community for family, friends and neighbors alike.

We need staff to cover shifts from 5 a.m. to midnight 7 days a week, so you can always count on 40 hours of work every week. You’ll also get above‑average pay ($30.04 per hour to start), work shirts and regular daily breaks. You’ll also have access to everything you need – from new equipment to safety gear and we even provide the sunscreen.

• You may lead a small crew as they work with you to maintain the parks within our community.
• You and your team will be cutting and trimming, litter picking, pruning, and maintaining our playgrounds.
• Safety is our top priority for our team members. That’s why you’ll be operating new equipment like mowers, tractors and cord trimmers.

• You’re a natural leader and you need little supervision.
• You enjoy working with a team and are passionate about giving teammates the support they need to do a great job.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You’ll have an advantage if you have post‑secondary education in parks operations or a related field.
• You have a valid G driver licence and a clean driver abstract with no more than one driving infraction.
• You have hands‑on experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment used in parks and landscaping.
• You have (or are willing to obtain) a Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR‑C and AED certification from a WSIB‑approved provider.
• You have no problem with shift work – rain or shine – and are available if we need to change your hours or duties.
• You will receive competitive earnings for your full‑time temporary position, starting at $30.04 and increasing to $30.49 per hour after 4 months.

* Note:

Individuals must be available to start August 2026 and commit to working with us until at least January. Limited time off will be approved. Please indicate any time off required during the season in your application. We may assign you to other duties within Park Operations based on needs and skills.

We are looking for candidates who bring our core values to life through their actions, decisions and leadership approach.

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant…