Park Maintenance Worker

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Apply By: Friday, February 6, :59 pm EST

Park Maintenance Worker (seasonal)

Job ID:

239810

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks

City:

Kenora, Nestor Falls, Sioux Narrows

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

6 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract for up to 26 weeks per year (May up to October)

Job code:

Manual Worker

Salary:

$ $24.66 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Does your background include maintenance, landscaping, operating and maintaining small-powered equipment?

Do you prefer to work outside, and have some autonomy in your daily routine?

Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork?

If so, consider a position at Caliper Lake Provincial Park, Rushing River Provincial Park, or Sioux Narrows Provincial Park

About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services
• perform minor repair and maintenance to buildings/utilities
• provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation
• operate and repair a variety of heavy and light powered equipment such as tractor with attachments, riding lawn mowers, chain saws and hand tools
• carry out facility inspection for security/damage
• promote compliance with park rules and regulations
• provide information and direction to staff and colleagues
• advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. 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 of have the ability to obtain a valid CPR and Emergency First Aid Certificate
• You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Knowledge:

• You possess knowledge of operating standards for the maintenance and sanitation of general building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You are knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws and small hand tools.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations, acts, policies and procedures (i.e Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, etc.).

Communication skills:

• You possess communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues.
• You have interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors.

Essential skills:

• You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Working at Ontario Parks offers opportunities for a rewarding and engaging career. Here are a few reasons you might want to work here:

• You love spending time in nature
• You care about biodiversity and environmental protection
• You're seeking a sense of community
• You love to learn
• You have a passion for connecting with people

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, February 6, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, Hwy k N Of Arrow Lake R, Nestor Falls, North Region
• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, 1100 Hwy 71, Longbow Lake ON, RUSHING RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK, Kenora, North Region
• 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, Hwy 71, Sioux Narrows, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Friday, January 16, 2026

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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