As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the OPS will be monitoring what program adaptations may be necessary for the summer of 2021. We continue to remain flexible in our approach. To the extent possible, proposed changes will be communicated prior to the screening and hiring of students. It may be necessary to delay start dates or provide conditional offers of employment to successful candidates.
All applications must be submitted through the Ontario Public Service Careers website by clicking the Apply Online button on the job ad. Applications submitted through third party websites will not be accepted.
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available on the
Summer Employment Opportunities website. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.
Notes:
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
About the job
Work Description
As an Ontario Place Parks Services Groundskeeper, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the park to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Provide garbage removal services throughout the site by emptying receptacles into bins and transporting bins to central waste collection area by motorized utility vehicle (gator/golf cart).
- Assist staff with ground and lawn maintenance, brush removal, and clearing culverts.
- Operate a variety of small gas-powered landscape tools to maintain landscaped spaces.
- Assist in the set-up, monitoring, and clean-up of events.
- Identify problems and attempt to resolve them before deferring to the Assistant Manager.
- Assist with a variety of other tasks around the park as needed.
Note: You may be required to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.
- Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
- Age: You must be a minimum of 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit for applying to summer student positions. You must meet all age requirements by May 1st.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
- You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.
- You are able to conduct mechanical maintenance of grounds, buildings, and lawn care equipment and tools (e.g. tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and portable pumps).
Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines
- You are able to follow directions and seek clarification as needed.
Other Requirements
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
- You are able to work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
- You are comfortable working around water.
- You are willing and able to be flexible and to work assigned shifts. Shifts will vary in length and days of week due to events. A schedule will be provided 2 weeks in advance.
- You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).