Temporary Labourers - Parks/cemeteries 2024 Season

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

We are currently accepting resumes for Temporary Labourer positions commencing April 2024.
Following submission of applications, the selection process outlined below will apply. Please note, only those applicants selected to interview will be contacted; however, applications will be kept on file for an additional 6 months and will be considered for any vacancies that may arise throughout the season.
Stage 1 Screening of Applications:
Screening will take place December 2023/January 2024.

Stage 2 Interviewing Applicants:
Interviews will take place in January/February 2024.

What you will be doing

Parks positions:

• Grounds maintenance such as: pruning trees and shrubs; grass cutting; trimming; digging; raking; leaf and garbage removal; playground equipment maintenance; sports field maintenance; minor carpentry work and general building maintenance.
• Chainsaw experience/certification may be an asset.
• Arena experience with ice resurfacer and basic refrigeration experience may be an asset.
• Knowledge of turf, sports field maintenance and related equipment is preferred.
• Experience with operation of small equipment (mowers, trimmers, brush chippers, etc.) and heavier equipment (trucks, trailers, tractors etc.) is preferred.

Cemetery positions:

• Experience working in a cemetery environment is preferred.
• Grounds maintenance such as: pruning trees and shrubs; grass cutting; trimming; digging; raking; leaf and garbage removal; minor carpentry work and general building maintenance.
• Chainsaw experience/certification may be an asset.
• Experience with operation of small equipment (mowers, trimmers, brush chippers, etc.) and heavier equipment (trucks, backhoe/loaders, tractors etc.) is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 OSS Diploma or equivalency in Ontario
• 18 Years of age or older
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum one year work related experience
• Knowledge of operating job-related equipment
• Valid Class G Driver’s License. or higher (proof of license is required upon offer of employment)
• Valid Police Information Check is required (must be dated within the last six month). (Proof of check required upon offer of employment)
• First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training preferred (proof of training/certificate required)
• Ability to deal effectively with the public
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to meet the physical demands requirements of the position

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Your compensation

This position is located within our CUPE 32 (outside workers) compensation schedule and the hourly rate of pay is as follows (2024 Rate):
Starting Rate: $24.65
Returning 2nd season rate: $25.39 (must meet criteria for returning employees)
Returning 2+ season rate: $26.15 (must meet criteria for returning employees)

Advertisement expiration date

This posting closes on March 29, 2024.

Please note: in order to be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.