Outside Summer Seasonal - PWO Details | Hill

Outside Summer Seasonal - PWO

Posting

Department Community Services

Division Public Works Operations

Section Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture

Shift: Various Shifts could include:
Day Shifts, Evenings and Weekends

Employment Length:
April 13, 2026 - October 23, 2026 or May 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Rate of Pay: $27.92 - $28.21 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Replacement/New Position:
New Vacancy

Posting Type:
Internal and External

Posting Date: 01/16/2026

Final date to receive applications: 04/30/2026

Outside Summer Seasonal positions will be responsible for assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of various City assets within the Public Works Operation Division.

• Horticultural maintenance: assisting in planting, weeding, and maintaining of annual, perennial, and shrub beds along with other horticultural displays
• Grounds maintenance: performing tasks such as litter pick-up, mowing, trimming, and/or edging across City parks
• Sports field maintenance: performing field lining, turf cutting, and assist with minor repairs to field amenities and equipment (e.g., goals, benches, fences, dugouts, etc.)
• Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning, and repair of multiple park amenities e.g. playgrounds, splash pads and picnic shelters
• Urban Forestry: supporting small and large tree care activities
• Waste Management: conducting regular litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal of waste in parks.
• Events: providing support for special events, including delivery of materials, set up, takedown, and clean-up
• Operate various hand tools and powered equipment, including a pickup truck (minimum ¾ ton truck) for diverse maintenance and operational tasks.
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Previous experience working in a municipal setting outdoors would be considered an asset
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively
• Must possess Green Patch CSA approved 8" safety boots
• Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Be able to work outdoors during all weather conditions and available to work 7 days a week including holidays
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates:
All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.