Work outdoors in one of Eastern Ontario's most scenic lakefront parks!Spend your days surrounded by clear blue water, towering hardwood forests, and the dramatic granite ridges of the Frontenac Arch—an extension of the iconic Canadian Shield. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to support a welcoming, inclusive team, this role offers a meaningful way to help visitors enjoy
Charleston Lake Provincial Park.
About the job
Charleston Lake Provincial Park is located near Lansdowne in Eastern Ontario and is known for its deep, island-dotted lake, mixed forests, rugged granite outcrops, and excellent opportunities for hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. The park sits within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, offering a unique blend of northern and southern species in one stunning natural landscape. Visitors come to explore its scenic lookouts—such as the trail to Blue Mountain, the highest point in former Leeds County—and to experience the park's extensive trail network, clear waters, and rich biodiversity.
As a Park Cleaner, you help keep these busy spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You will work in different facilities throughout the park, including washrooms, rental units, comfort stations, and outdoor areas. This is an active, outdoors-focused job where your work directly supports the visitor experience. You will be part of a small, supportive team that takes pride in its high-quality maintenance program and that strives to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
You will:
• clean and sanitize park washrooms, showers, outhouses, rental trailers, and other buildings
• restock supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and cleaning products
• sweep and clean outdoor areas around facilities, including walkways, decks, and entrances
• pick up litter and keep building exteriors tidy
• collect and dispose of garbage and recycling from buildings and outdoor bins
• perform maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs and recording when sewage tanks are pumped out
• report broken equipment or safety issues to a supervisor
• track, restock, and safely handle cleaning products in line with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements
• support other park staff and help train student employees during busy times
• maintain park vehicles interior and exterior, in a clean and tidy condition
• record sewage and water meter readings daily at park facilities
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR and Emergency First Aid certificate.
• You will be required to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per the schedule.
Cleaning practices and safety
You:
• understand basic cleaning methods for buildings and washrooms
• can use cleaning products and tools safely, following WHMIS guidelines
• know how to follow workplace health and safety procedures
Maintenance and facility upkeep
You can:
• complete daily cleaning duties, including disinfecting surfaces, restocking supplies, and collecting garbage
• perform maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or noting when tanks are pumped out
• use small hand tools (drills, hammers, paint equipment), cleaning equipment, and grounds maintenance tools (rakes, shovels, lawnmowers, weed whips, etc.)
Organizational and task management skills
You can:
• follow a work schedule and finish tasks within expected timeframes
• work independently with routine direction
• keep simple records, such as supply levels or maintenance notes
Communication and service skills
You can:
• communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors
• report issues such as hazards or equipment problems
• contribute to a positive team environment and support other staff and students when needed
Other job-related skills
You:
• can carry out cleaning tasks that may involve lifting supplies or garbage bags
• are able to work indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions
• have experience completing tasks across multiple locations or work areas
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.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: