Temporary Seasonal Worker

Location: LaSalle

Rate Of Pay
$27.60 - $29.13 per hour, in accordance with the collective agreement

Brief Description
Job Title
Temporary Seasonal Worker

Union
CUPE 701.1

Department
Public Works

Reports To
Supervisor of Parks

Rate Of Pay
$27.60 - $29.13 per hour, in accordance with the collective agreement

Posting Date
September 18, 2026

Posting

The Seasonal Worker is responsible for grounds maintenance at municipal parks and buildings, operating various small implements, attachments, mowers, and hand tools related to turf and sports field maintenance. Other duties include preparing soil and transplanting foliage, weeding, watering plants, and setting up and cleanup of parks for outdoor events and/or festivals.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of November 27, 2026.

Requirements
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to turf and trail maintenance.

Operate all related implements, tractors, lawn equipment, power trimmers, and manual hand tools.

Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Weeding, cleaning, and watering of flower beds in parks, and high traffic areas.

Set up and clean-up of parks for festivals and/or events.

Perform general park maintenance such as sanitation, cleaning, painting, and other related maintenance.

Maintain accurate records of work performed.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ontario Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent

Hold and maintain a valid Class "G" driver's license

Minimum of one (1) year previous related experience

Qualifications Considered Assets

Two (2) year Landscape Horticulture Diploma, or equivalent

Tractor Safety

Chainsaw Safety

Class "DZ" driver's license

Ministry of Transportation - Book 7

First Aid/CPR

Working Conditions

Duties shall primarily be performed outdoors in all weather conditions

Travel within the Town to various locations

Operation of a motor vehicle

Manual dexterity to use hand tools, power equipment, tractors, etc.

Safety equipment will be required (i.e. safety shoes, glasses/goggles, gloves, vest, hard hat, hearing protection, etc.)

Hours of Work

Primary hours of work are Sunday to Saturday, days and afternoons (40 hours per week)

Overtimes as necessary

Physical Requirements

Physical work environment requiring extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, driving, and varying levels of noise

Summary
This notice is posted for a period of five (5) working days.

We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. We are dedicated to equal opportunity.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The recruitment process does not utilize artificial intelligence for applicant screening or selection. This posting is for an existing vacancy.