Skilled Labourer - Parks (1 vacancy)

2025-75SKILLED LABOURER - PARKS (1 vacancy)Reporting to: Supervisor of Parks and ForestryDepartment: ParksClassification: PERMANENT Full Time; UnionizedSalary Range: $31. 80/hour as per Schedule “A”Hours of Work: As per CA. Starting Date: September 2025Application Deadline: No later than 4: 00 p. m. August 20, 2025Why City of Woodstock?Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities.

The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock. When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share.

Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock: Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers, Competitive Wages, Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,Training opportunities to support you in this role,And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a fewDuties and Responsibilities: Conducts general maintenance and minor repairs of all park facilities, equipment, buildings.

Assists with tree maintenanceAssists with set-up and tear down of special eventsAssists with sport fields and parkland by aerating, top dressing, over seeding and mowing turf with tractors, wide area mowers, string trimmers and line painters.

Operates machinery including vehicles, commercial mowers, tractors, chainsaws, stump grinder, woodchipper and small equipment in accordance with City of Woodstock policies and procedures, Park’s Department Policies and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including all applicable regulationsKeeps precise and accurate records of daily inspectionsPurchases supplies regarding park activitiesAssists with training temporary and summer staffProvides general information to the public and assisting them with their concerns and complaints when possibleMoves supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directedCleans washrooms, toilets, showers, and other public use areasCollects and disposes of garbage and litter as directedSets up seasonal operations as directed (i.

e. clearing trails, cleaning equipment, trail and park signage, horticulture, setting up sports fields, winter lights)Minor equipment repair and maintenance or co-ordinates through a trade person the repair of said equipment directed by the Supervisor of Parks and ForestryClears snow from all city buildings, walkways, drives, parking lots, trails, and sidewalksPerforms other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Parks and Forestry or designateQualifications:

EssentialGrade 12 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be consideredValid Class “DZ” Driver’s License and good driving historyPreferredExperience operating a wide variety of equipmentMust have or be willing to obtain training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislationMust be willing to obtain chainsaw, stump grinder and woodchipper training for forestry emergencies within the time limits set by the corporationMust have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training.

Must be willing to obtain fall arrest and working at heights trainingMust be willing to maintain all certificates, courses, and updates and maintain all qualifications. Working Conditions: Subject to working in all weather conditions. Works in dirty conditions and is required to do heavy liftingSubject to shift work and overtime as requiredScheduled 40 hour work week which may include weekends and alternate shift hours from May 1st until October 31st.

Scheduled 40 hour work week Monday to Friday on the day shift from November 1st until April 30thRequired to participate in rotational weekend and holiday on-call periodsThe City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be.

We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas. Please note:

Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock 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 City’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 by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock. ca.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position. We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http: //careers.

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