Seasonal Parks Operator

The City of Quinte West invites applications for the following seasonal position:

Seasonal Parks Operator, Public Works and Environmental Services

The Parks Operator is responsible for completing tasks regarding the maintenance for all City parks, sports fields, open space areas, facilities and for the maintenance of parks vehicles and all park and facility related equipment.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

• A minimum of a Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• A Class G driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a mower, truck and trailer.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work as team member of a “service delivery department”.
• Knowledge of turf/sports field maintenance, special event set up and clean up, parks maintenance, parks furniture/equipment inspection, and/or other parks and facility operations.

Nice to have:

Although not required, the following would be considered a preferred asset to the position.

• A valid Class DZ driver’s licence.
• The ability to communicate in both English and French.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of previous work experience with related work is required. Demonstrated interpersonal and team skills are necessary.
• Experience in parks, parks maintenance, or construction, horticulture, playground construction and maintenance.

Remuneration: 2026 C.U.P.E. Salary Grid Band 5 – $28.86/hr

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online with their resume by 11:59 pm on September 20, 2026. They may also visit the City of Quinte West website at www.quintewest.cafor more information.

The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager. This recruitment is to fill an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 x1106 or email [email protected] if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.