Job Description

An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario's cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

We are looking for the following position to complement our Operations and Protective Services Division:

Parks Attendant

Reporting to the Lead Hands, the Parks Attendant will ensure the proper care of the Town of Huntsville horticulture system including the performance of planning and maintenance tasks related to the care of municipal gardens, annual and perennial displays, shrubs and trees. The Park Attendant is also responsible for the operation of fleet vehicles-truck and trailer, and other various equipment to ensure the general maintenance and upkeep of the parks systems which includes grass cutting, sports field maintenance, debris pick-up, special events set-up and other duties as assigned.

Between November 1st and April 15th this position will be scheduled as part of the winter operations shift rotation. Shifts will be scheduled in advance of the season across 7 days of the week, (starting as early as 4:00am). Employees are also on call on a rotating basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Additional hours may also need to be worked outside of the scheduled shifts but they will not exceed the daily hours of work legislation as per the Employment Standards Act.

Ideally the successful candidate will have completed high school. Horticulture and sports field maintenance experience as well as snow removal experience an asset. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be willing to perform various duties in a range of weather conditions and must have a valid Class G driver's licence.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.94 to $31.90 and includes a comprehensive benefit package. Hours of work will include weekends, nights and holidays and will be on call during winter operations.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.94-$31.90 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: In person