Groundskeepers and Downtown Revitalization Students
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PRC-2025-002
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 Seasonal full-time position of Parks & Trails Labourer. 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-2025-002”.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of North Grenville
285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Parks Foreman, or their designate, the Parks & Trails Labourer will assist with the development, execution and maintenance of parks and trails amenities that includes beautification of gardens and shrubs in parks and trails, tree re-planting and inventory.
Qualifications:
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent education and training
• Previous related work experience in parks horticulture and maintenance
• Superior Customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills combined with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong team and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Standard First Aid and level C CPR certification
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in workplace health and safety, and WHMIS is considered and asset
• Physically fit to perform the essential duties of the job
• Valid and in good standing Class G
• Valid and satisfactory Police Records Check
Position Description:
• Operate and maintains all equipment and structures for parks, including lawn mowers and trimmers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensures compliance with the Municipality’s approved health and safety policies and procedures and any other applicable legislation relating to workplace health and safety and fire/building legislation and policies
• Performs administration functions as designated by the Parks Foreman including preparing Incident Reports as required
• Maintains all gardens on municipal properties
• Assists with the placement of new benches for trails and beautification
• Working in consultation with other agencies on specific projects as it relates to parks and trails, and identifies opportunities for public education and the importance for our natural environment
• Assists with the completion of inventory of all municipal trees and species identification
• Ensures excellent customer service
• Performs other duties relevant to the position as assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
• Based on a 40-hour work week, five day, 8-hour shift rotation and the ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and move objects of under 50 pounds
• Attend meetings, and training as required
• Facility environment plus travel to other municipally owned facilities for inspection and maintenance
• Exposure to elements such as inclement weather (extreme heat/cold), chemicals, dust, waste site environment, garbage and noise
• Seasonal position from April through October
• Position solely based on receiving grant funding
Compensation:
• The salary for this position is $28.44/hour.
• Based on a 40-hour work week.
• Start dates will be early May and End of June until August 31st, 2025.
The preferred candidate must provide 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.
