Apply By: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Park Maintenance Worker

Job ID:
240787
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Balsam Lake Provincial Park
City:
Kirkfield
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary contract for up to 27 weeks (April to November)
Job code:
18608 - Manual Worker
Salary:
$22.86 - $24.66 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

We have an ongoing need to recruit for seasonal staff. This is a continuous posting and will be posted on an ongoing basis but could close at any time without notice. Please only complete,One Application under this Job ID.

Does your background include maintenance, landscaping, operating and maintaining small powered equipment? Do you prefer to work outside, and have some autonomy in your daily routine? Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork? If so, this position with its variety of duties will interest you.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties and semi-skilled sanitation work services for the park
• assist in the training and leadership of regular and Summer Experience Program (SEP) students
• provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services
• perform minor repair and maintenance to buildings/utilities
• provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation
• operate and repair a variety of heavy and light powered equipment such as tractor with attachments, riding lawn mowers, chain saws and hand tools
• carry out facility inspection for security/damage
• promote compliance with park rules and regulations
• advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints

If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

What you bring to the team


Mandatory:

• You must possess a valid class “G” driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You have or the ability to obtain a valid emergency first aid certificate.
• You have the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Knowledge:

• You possess knowledge of operating standards for the maintenance and sanitation of general building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You possess experience completing basic grounds and facilities maintenance and minor repairs coupled with an ability to use small hand held tools (drills, hammer, paint equipment, cleaning equipment) and grounds maintenance equipment (rake, shovel, lawnmower, weed whip).
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations, acts, policies and procedures (i.e Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, etc.).

Communication skills:

• You have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills to work collaboratively with others, lead teams and supervise staff.
• You possess strong communication skills to communicate effectively with contractors, park visitors, staff and stakeholders.

Other essential skills:

• You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

To Apply:

If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

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Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 27 weeks, 2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48, Kirkfield, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Parks
Posted on:
Friday, January 30, 2026

Note:

  • T-ET-240787/26


How to apply:

  1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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