Seasonal Labourer II

Number of Positions:
130

Job Type:
Management and Administration

Department:
COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division:
Parks Maintenance & Forestry

Hourly Rate:
$20.68 per hour

Job Status and Duration:
Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for months

Hours of Work:
40 hour workweek / variable hours

Location:
Williams Parkway Operations Centre

Closing Date:
06/05/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants:
To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Are you looking to gain valuable experience, learn new skills and grow your career doing meaningful work with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers? Then consider a summer job with our Parks Maintenance and Forestry Division. If you are returning to school in the fall and are looking to gain some great experience we want to hear from you.

Primary Function
Under the direction of the Team lead, Foreperson, Coordinator and/or Supervisor on duty, keep parks, open spaces, and outdoor amenities safe, clean and accessible. Ensure the safe operation of small and large equipment and vehicles and ensure compliance to all park rules and regulations, creating an enjoyable experience for all visitors.

• Assist with general turf maintenance – i.e. fertilizing, mowing, trimming, seeding, watering.
• Assist with gardening – i.e. soil management, maintain and plant flowerbeds/displays.
• Assist with tree and shrub care – i.e. pruning, fertilizing, planting and staking.
• Perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities.
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
• Clean and disinfect public washrooms.
• Set up/take down for special events and permit holders.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, care of tools and equipment.
• Perform parking control duties; maintain and direct traffic flow.
• Monitor park patrons to ensure compliance with park rules and regulations, that park security is maintained and rental contracts are adhered to.
• Communicate courteously with the general public and where necessary refer them to appropriate supervisor.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Completion of Grade 11
• Current Standard First from an accredited organization
• Ability to perform physical work duties in varied/all weather conditions
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Valid Ontario non-probationary Class G Drivers Licence
• Ability to successfully acquire City of Brampton Drivers and Equipment permits

Additional Information

• This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

"These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy"

Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the
apply now
button by
06/05/2026
and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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