Park Cleaner

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Apply By: Monday, January 26, :59 pm EST

Park Cleaner (seasonal)

Job ID:

237654

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Bonnechere Provincial Park

City:

Killaloe

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary Seasonal, annually recurring contract for up to 28 weeks per year (April - October)

Job code:

Cleaner 1

Salary:

$ $25.08 Per hour*

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

Join our team at Bonnechere Provincial Park, where winding trails, sandy beaches, and the picturesque Bonnechere River invite endless outdoor discovery. Working here means helping protect this natural haven while welcoming visitors to enjoy its beauty and tranquility.

If you are a responsible and motivated individual with experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance, please consider this exciting opportunity .

About the job

In this role, you will:

• be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties and semi-skilled sanitation work services for the park
• assist in the training and mentorship of regular and Summer Experience Program (SEP) students
• carry out minor maintenance duties for the park program

The successful candidate will also be required to:

• possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR and Emergency First Aid certificate
• work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

• You possess knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials and methods.
• You possess experience completing basic grounds and facilities maintenance and minor repairs coupled with an ability to use small hand held tools (drills, hammer, paint equipment, cleaning equipment) and grounds maintenance equipment (rake, shovel, lawnmower, weed whip).
• You have knowledge of and have an ability to apply and interpret policies, procedures and directives such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) guidelines.

Skills:

• You have good organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You possess demonstrated communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues.
• You have proven interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors.
• 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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, January 26, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 28 weeks, 4024 Round Lake Rd, Killaloe, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

• T-ET-211385/24

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.

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