Job Opportunity

Position: Seasonal Parks Labourer
Employer: Town of East Gwillimbury
Location: Sharon / East Gwillimbury, York Region / GTA, Ontario

Located just 30 minutes north of Toronto along Highway 404, East Gwillimbury (EG) is Canada’s fastest growing municipality* focused on modernization, innovation, and creativity. Those joining Team EG will help shape the future of the community. As an award-winning organization, EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work. 

 The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!   

Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, or delegate, the Seasonals responsibilities would include:

• Operation of landscape / farm equipment such as utility vehicle, dump truck, snow blower.
• Carrying out pre-trip inspections on all equipment, completing all required safety logs.
• Operation of hand / power tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• General maintenance duties during the winter months involve snow blowing and hand-shoveling, salting/sanding at all Town facilities and parking lots and garbage and recycling collection at Town parks.
• Inspection and maintenance of outdoor ice rinks.
• General parks maintenance activities as assigned.
• Adherence to all safety precautions and procedures required in the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation Temporary Conditions for Road Work and policies of the Corporation.
• Must be physically capable of performing manual labour in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include early mornings, evening and weekends.
• Must be available to be on the rotating Parks Winter On-Call schedule.

Qualifications would include:

• Grade 12 education preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum Class ‘G’ drivers license with 3 years experience in good standing with Driver’s Abstract.
• Access to vehicle.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in general landscape maintenance.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Possess ability to read, write and comprehend operation manuals, memos, letters, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues relevant to daily operations/equipment usage.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between varieties of duties.
• Ability to deal courteously with staff and the public.

Hourly Rate: $30.52

If you’re looking for a career that will enable you to contribute to a growing and inclusive community, please submit your resume and related information online by logging into ADP, clicking on “Myself”, “Talent”, “Career Centre”.  

Deadline for applications is September 22, 2025.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/careers

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.