OUTDOOR OPERATIONS CASUAL LABOURERFile Number: SV25-18
Closing Date: May 16, 2025, at 4:30 PM
Department: Transportation and Operations Services
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Number of Positions: Five (5)
Hours: 40 hours per week; 7 days per week for various shifts; schedule provided by the department
Term of Employment: Up to 200 days in a 12-month period
Employee Group: Union - CUPE
Rate of Pay: $24.42 per hour, plus $1.85 shift premium and overtime rates where applicable PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting directly to the Operations Supervisors, the Outdoor Operations Casual Labourer is part of a team dedicated to ensuring excellent operational and customer service experiences. This role supports full-time staff in various maintenance and operational tasks across public spaces, facilities, and events. Candidates must be available for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and must provide their own safety boots.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist full-time staff with daily maintenance tasks, including:
  • Grass cutting, weeding, watering, floral displays, trimming, and painting
  • Sport fields, trails, splash pads, forestry, and sanitation maintenance
  • Garbage collection, litter control, and encampment cleanups
  • Street and sidewalk sweeping
  • General dusting, cleaning, and washing
  • Building cleanliness and sanitation (lobbies, washrooms, hallways, meeting rooms, dressing rooms, spectator areas, and facility perimeters)
• Perform manual labor tasks such as:
  • Shoveling and placing asphalt, sand sidewalks, and clearing debris
  • Installing and cleaning culverts, as well as maintaining open ditches
  • Operating hand tools and small equipment as required
• Assist with the setup, servicing, and takedown of various community events
• Actively participate in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude
• Report vandalism, maintenance/public concerns, mechanical difficulties, or equipment/property damage
• Complete daily logs and timesheets
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class G Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and perform physical labor
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Traffic Control Training (Book 7)
• Certifications in first aid, elevated lifting devices, workplace safety, chainsaw operation, and brush chipping
• Training or coursework in horticulture, turf management, forestry, arboriculture, or heavy equipment operation

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in parks, construction, landscaping, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating a variety of tools and equipment
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, pulling, raking, and shoveling
• Experience interacting with the public for assistance and inquiries

How to Apply:
www.belleville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, 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 job posting.
Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver's abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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