Job opportunity
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of
Co-ordinator, Parks
Community Services department
(full-time position, 40 hours per week)
Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and just moments away from the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (Town) offers an excellent combination of location, small-town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within Dufferin County.
Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a values-based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our values of respect, integrity, team and excellence (RITE) aren’t just words, they’re what we live by every day. They guide how we work together, do what is “RITE”, make decisions and support each other. These values form the foundation of our workplace culture, helping us grow stronger as a team and better serve our community. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.
Position description
The Town of Orangeville has an opportunity available for the position of Co-ordinator, Parks. Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, this position is responsible for the operational maintenance services to the Town’s public outdoor recreation facilities and open spaces which include but are not limited to trails, sports fields, outdoor rinks, splash pads and snow removal. The Co-ordinator works in collaboration with the Supervisor to establish the day to day work plans that are effective and efficient to meet the needs of the Town.
Job duties
Coordinating resource requirements, inventories, parks maintenance work plans and staff schedules; Developing and communicating job standards, procedures and training programs; Delivering of on the job and safety training, monitoring training and licences, and maintaining a staff skill level inventory.
Providing direction to outside contractors including capital projects and coordinating the work with other departments; Assisting with the annual capital and operating budgets.
Acting as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor, Parks; Providing input for full-time performance appraisals and completing part-time staff performance appraisals.
Conducting operations and maintenance to various parks and associated amenities and facilities to include but not limited to general repairs, painting, snow control, building outdoor ice pads, water testing, playground inspections, splash pad maintenance, cleaning, refuse collection, and general maintenance of trees, shrubs, perennial and annual plantings.
Performing operation and maintenance of sports fields and turf maintenance to include layouts of fields and multi-use sports pads, grooming, start up and shut down of irrigation systems, cutting, trimming, top dressing, over seeding, fertilizing, aerating, sodding and watering.
Operating a variety of equipment to conduct parks operations and sport field/turf maintenance. Performing daily and seasonal maintenance on equipment/vehicles, i.e. oil and hydraulic fluid changes, air filters, and greasing of equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Landscape or Horticultural Technical knowledge obtained through completion of post-secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a park maintenance environment and one (1) year of work experience in a lead hand or supervisory role.
Playground Inspection and Landscape Pesticide Certificate
Certified Pool Operators Certificate is considered an asset.
Mechanical skills including the ability to operate various, parks equipment, and the ability to perform basic maintenance on all parks related equipment and facilities.
Proficient communications skills, both verbal and written; interpersonal skill, dealing with staff and the public.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel, Recreation Management Software, and time and attendance software.
Hourly range: $38.41 to $44.94, Band 8 on the Town’s 2025 pay grid plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Applications may be submitted online or in person at Town Hall,87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including police record checks, may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.
The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.
Questions about this posting?
Human Resources, Town of Orangeville
Email: hr@orangeville.ca
Phone: 519-941-0440 ext. 7304
