Parks Operator - Seasonal Contract –July to December 2026

Town of Wasaga Beach • Wasaga Beach, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual(s) to join our Parks team in the role of Parks Operator. This position plays a key role in maintaining the Town’s parks, trails, beachfront areas, sports fields and recreational spaces, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for residents and visitors’ year-round. The Parks Operator supports the daily maintenance, repair, and overall upkeep of Town parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields, open spaces, and associated facilities and equipment within the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include routine inspections, general repairs, groundskeeping, and ensuring public spaces remain safe and well-maintained. The role also includes litter control and garbage removal across municipal park sites, as well as assisting with horticultural tasks and supporting set-up and operations for community events as assigned.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Demonstrated experience in landscaping and park maintenance; including grass cutting, trail maintenance, horticulture, snow removal, garden care, and construction.
• Proficient in the safe operation of landscaping tools, equipment, and lawn-care machinery.
• Ability to safely maneuver trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Strong leadership and training abilities, with the capacity to guide seasonal or junior staff.
• Effective organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with the public and staff.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check, upon hire.
• Physically capable of performing all job-related tasks, including heavy lifting and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work an “Alternate Shift” (Sunday to Saturday, 80-hours per pay period, between the hours of 5:00 am to 9:00 pm).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of, or current enrollment in, a horticulture or turf management program is an asset.
• Standard First Aid, CPR, and WHMIS training considered an asset.
• ORFA Cemetery Operations and Management certification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily maintenance, repair, and overall upkeep of Town parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields, open spaces, and associated facilities and equipment.
• Performs routine inspections, general repairs, and groundskeeping.
• Ensures public spaces remain safe and well-maintained.
• Conducts litter control and garbage removal across municipal park sites.
• Assists with horticultural tasks.
• Supports set-up and operations for community events as assigned.
• Performs landscaping and park maintenance, including grass cutting, trail maintenance, horticulture, snow removal, garden care, and construction.
• Operates landscaping tools, equipment, and lawn-care machinery.
• Maneuvers trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Guides seasonal or junior staff.
• Communicates effectively and interacts professionally with the public and staff.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing and vibrant community where your work directly supports residents, visitors, and local programs.
• Enjoy meaningful outdoor work that allows you to contribute to the Town’s beaches, parks, trails, and recreational spaces.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Make a visible impact year-round in a hands-on role that enhances the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of public spaces for everyone.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED