Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Closing Date: October 17, 2025 Union: CUPE Local 44 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Position Type Temporary/Seasonal Location The successful candidate for this position will be required to work in person at various sites across the City and will report to 3330 Harvester Road. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Hours of Work Up to 40 hours per week Hourly Rate $27.03 per hour Position Overview The Roads, Parks and Forestry Department is recruiting for multiple Equipment Operators including parks, horticultural, sportsfield and cemetery maintenance activities. Temporary Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of motorized vehicles and equipment. Equipment Operators assist in a variety of tasks related to maintaining parks, flower and shrub beds, sportsfields and park amenities. Duties may include, but are not limited to, operating vehicles and equipment, washroom maintenance, grass cutting/trimming, sportsfield maintenance and general maintenance, such as litter and debris pick-up. Responsibilities Temporary Equipment Operators will perform such activities as: Maintaining vehicles, equipment and attachments in a safe and efficient manner, and in accordance with established standard operating and safe job procedures. Operating city vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, water trucks, garbage trucks, mowers, tractors, trailers and other related small and large equipment, including attachments, as required. Mobile watering of horticulture beds during evening, overnight and weekend hours in parks and within the road allowance. Picking litter and emptying garbage receptacles from parks, playgrounds, parking lots, and roadsides etc. Opening, closing, inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting public washroom facilities Operating handheld equipment, power tools and hand tools related to grass cutting, sports field maintenance and general park maintenance activities. Performing daily circle checks on equipment, making any necessary minor repairs in the prescribed manner, and scheduling any major repairs through the Supervisor. Participating in loose leaf and winter control operations. Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner; including daily activity sheets, training documentation and other required paperwork. Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Requirements The successful candidates will ideally have a minimum high school diploma and 1-2 years of demonstrated equipment experience related to park, horticultural or sportsfield maintenance. Demonstrated effective communications, both oral and written, along with customer service and problem-solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Must be able to perform physical work and be willing to work various shifts throughout the season and perform work in all weather conditions. A valid G driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). One position requires a DZ license and only those with a DZ will be contacted for that role. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
