Seasonal Parks Worker ; Summer

Seasonal Parks Worker I (Summer 2026)

Responsible for Grass Maintenance
: maintaining Town owned property, mowing lawns, trimming.
Special Events
: participating in the set up and take down of equipment used at events, supporting recreation during special events and maintaining Newmarket’s downtown area.
Horticulture
: performing a variety of gardening tasks, such as weeding, planting, pruning and watering of shrub beds, planters.
Cultural Field Maintenance
: maintenance of Town sports fields including mowing, fertilizing, paint lining, and baseball diamond dragging.
General Parks
:
Maintenance of Town parks, including assisting with playground repairs, replacements, inspections, and general construction.
Forestry
: care for trees along boulevards, trails, and parks, including trimming, pruning and removal.

Job Requirements

• Class “G” or “G2” Driver’s License in good standing and satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket preferred.
• Available to work flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to operate park related equipment such as riding mower, grass cutting and trimming equipment.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with staff, park users/groups and the general public.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable to the Town is required.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.