Seasonal Labourer

Town of Quispamsis

The Opportunity

Working under the supervision of both the Parks & Facilities Manager and Operations Supervisor. The Seasonal Labourer is a team player who is responsible for supporting the Parks & Facilities Department with the provision of safe facilities and spaces through the ongoing maintenance, construction, and upkeep of Town owned properties. They shall possess a friendly, professional and knowledgeable demeanor with the ability to uphold a high level of performance while interacting with employees, residents, contractors, suppliers and all members of the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, repairing and inspecting parks, facilities, trails, fields, and all other municipal properties.
• Participate in building maintenance.
• Planning daily assignments and collaborating with Supervisors as required.
• Supervising summer students may be required.
• Follow all safety protocols as identified in the town's safety manual, including reporting any safety concerns to management.
• Attend work on a scheduled and regular basis.
• Perform other labour duties as designated by management necessary to the operation of the department.

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 education and/or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license or higher and a clean driving record.
• Current First Aid/CPR and WHMIS Training considered to be an asset.
• Ability to operate small equipment including mowers, skid steers and asset.
• Understand the critical customer service role of municipal employees.
• Ability to work independently; be innovative, resourceful and accountable.
• Proven ability to cooperatively, efficiently and effectively provide quality customer service to internal and external customers, the public and other agencies.

Working Conditions:

• Regular 80 hours bi-weekly.
• Work primarily outdoors.
• May perform work in adverse weather conditions including heat, cold and inclement weather.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime; subject to change due to operational requirements.
• Ability to do physically demanding tasks.
• Interacts with employees, residents, contractors, suppliers and all members of the public.

Applications

Applications will only be accepted through our online application system until Monday August 4th, at 5:30 PM. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

Human Resources Department
Town of Quispamsis
Competition number: 2025-16

When applying online, please submit your cover letter and resume together as one document.