Seasonal Labourer

Employment Status: CUPE Seasonal
- Pension
- Days

**Seasonal Labourer - Forestry**

**Competition Number**: 18437

**Primary Work Location**:Various Locations

**Posting Status**: Internal / External Job Posting

**Hourly Rate / Range**: $28.91 (Class C)

**Number of Positions**: 3

**Employment Group**: CUPE 1542

**Job Status**: Temporary Full Time (up to 4 months)

**Posting Release Date**: July 28,2025

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours / week

**Posting Closing Date**: August 12, 2025

**Why work with us**:
The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. Each day, you will support and/or participate in the delivery of services that impact residents of this city, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone.

Home to two world-class universities, a top-ranked college, a tech ecosystem, entrepreneurs and small businesses, there is a readiness to do things differently in Waterloo. Our vision is to be a leader in sustainability and to build a future-ready community for all. We are committed to workplace wellbeing and providing an inclusive, safe and enjoyable work environment.

For more information about the City of Waterloo’s **Strategic Plan, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles,**please click here**:City of Waterloo 2023-2026 Strategic Plan**.

**What we offer**:

- Supportive and caring organization that promotes respect, inclusivity, health, safety and wellness;
- Dedication to the organization’s commitment for Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion through ongoing training and access to related programs and workshops, opportunities to connect with others around topics of social justice and equity, and opportunities to be involved with the initiatives that guide this corporate journey;
- Certification as a Living Wage Champion;
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees;
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and personal days, and the opportunity to bank overtime*;
- Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities;
- Opportunities to get involved and give back to the community;
- Employee-wide events, activities, site visits, BBQs, etc.;
- Complimentary FitPass for City of Waterloo employees and family members for leisure, swim, and fitness drop-in programs; and,
- So much more

**What you will do**:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Forestry, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- **Forestry**: Tree planting, pruning, watering, and basic tree care and maintenance which may include watering, fertilizing, mulching, chipping, stump grinding

**Other general duties will include**:

- Operating, maintaining and performing daily checks on vehicles and equipment (which may include power tools, front end loader, tractor mower, pickup truck, dump truck, etc.), including the completion of any required documentation and paperwork
- Assisting with training and guidance of Outdoor Maintenance Students, as required

**What you will bring**:

- Minimum Grade 12 Education or equivalent
- 1- 3 years of experience in a related field involving manual physical labour and operation of power tools, vehicles and equipment
- Valid MTO ‘G’ class driver’s license in good standing with driver’s abstract acceptable to the City (maximum of 3 demerit points; maximum of 2 convictions within the previous 36 months; no driving related criminal code convictions within the previous 36 months; and no ignition interlock restrictions) is required to perform the job; valid MTO ‘DZ’ class driver’s license will be considered an asset
- Landscape experience including grass cutting, tree and shrub maintenance, sodding and irrigation is an asset
- Experience with tree planting, pruning, watering, and basic tree care and maintenance (watering, fertilizing, mulching, chipping and stump grinding) is an asset
- Equipment experience with a front end loader, tractor mower, pickup truck, and / or dump truck is an asset
- Capable of performing the physical demands of the position, which may include lifting, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling and standing on a regular basis
- Willing and able to work in an outdoor environment and actively participate in daily activities in various weather conditions
- A passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment
- Strong commitment to delivering quality customer service
- Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion

**What we will require**:

- A Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the City
- Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualification, if applicable

**Shifts**:

- **Forestry Services**: Monday to Friday, generally between the hours of 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required