Parks Summer Labourer 2026
Parks Summer Labourer(s)
(Until September 2026)
(Until September 2026)
Heading to college or university this fall and have a full Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License? Join the Town of Wasaga Beach as a Parks Summer Labourer! Enjoy working outdoors, building valuable skills, and making a positive impact on our parks and community.
Position Overview: As a Parks Summer Labourer, you will assist in maintaining parks, beachfront areas, sports fields, cemeteries, trails, and facilities, while also supporting scheduled summer special events.
Key Responsibilities include:
Position Overview: As a Parks Summer Labourer, you will assist in maintaining parks, beachfront areas, sports fields, cemeteries, trails, and facilities, while also supporting scheduled summer special events.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Picking up garbage and maintaining the beachfront.
- Operating pickup trucks and trailers to get to and from job sites.
- Using riding and push mowers, trimmers, and other maintenance equipment.
- Working with the Arborist, and Beautification team to complete tasks.
- Supporting Town event setup and cleanup.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled full-time in post-secondary programs for the next academic year.
- Ability to work varied shifts (5 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 9 pm) weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Physically capable of performing manual labour in all weather conditions.
- Strong public relations and communication skills are an asset.
- Experience in beach/park operations, horticulture, or landscaping is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of the Town of Wasaga Beach is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
Requirements:
- Valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, and provide a clean Driver’s abstract upon hire
- Ability to provide a satisfactory criminal Reference Check, Level 1 upon hire
- Must have CSA-approved work boots (minimum 6” height to cover the ankle)
Hourly Rate: $17.85 – $19.31 Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Join Us? Be part of initiatives that directly benefit the community, including:
Why Join Us? Be part of initiatives that directly benefit the community, including:
- Beachfront maintenance at the “Longest freshwater beach in the world”
- Baseball field upgrades
- Two new playground builds
- Ongoing beautification projects
Join Our Team - Let’s create something amazing together!
Closing Date: Open until position(s) filled
The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise the Town of Wasaga Beach Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.