Groundskeepers and Downtown Revitalization Students
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PRC-2025-001
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban centre (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital – Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination. Alternatively, for a more leisure journey, North Grenville offers the historic Rideau River managed by Parks Canada.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the full-time position of Seasonal Groundskeepers and Downtown Revitalization Students. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources by 4 PM, March 14th, 2025.
Please quote “PRC-2025-001”.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of North Grenville
285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Parks Foreman, the Groundskeepers and Downtown Revitalization Students will assist in the landscape and regular maintenance of Municipal parks, trails, and facilities.
Qualifications:
• WHMIS, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification considered an asset
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understanding of appropriate safety precautions
• Strong ability in taking direction and following through with the given task
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of, or experience with landscaping and facility maintenance considered an asset
• Valid and in good standing Class G Drivers licence considered an asset
• Valid and satisfactory Police Records Check
Position Description:
• Maintains landscape elements of Municipal Parks, trails and facilities
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools and powered equipment such as lawn mowers, rakes, shovels, trimmers etc.
• Respond to inquiries regarding recreation and culture programs and other services offered by the Municipality of North Grenville
• Work in compliance with all Workplace Health and Safety legislation in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Municipality of North Grenville Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• Interacts with various user groups of the facilities to ensure smooth operations
• Ensures excellent customer services to all facility users, maintaining a positive image of the Municipality and ensuring that the municipal facilities and services are profiled in a positive manner
• Performs other duties relevant to the position as assigned
Working Conditions:
• Ability to have flexibility in hours of work including evenings and weekends as it relates to operational requirements
• Requires steel toe safety shoes
• Ability to lift and move objects under 50 pounds
• Capable of performing essential physical requirements of the position
• Attend meetings and training as required
• Exposure to elements such as inclement weather (extreme heat and/or cold), chemicals, dust, waste site environment, garbage, and noise
Compensation:
• The salary for this position is $17.20/hour.
• Based on a 40-hour work week. Regular hours are Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm
• Start dates will be early May and End of June until August 31st, 2025.
The preferred candidates must be willing to provide the Municipality with a criminal background check prior to any employment offer.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville 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, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
