Parks Maintainer

Job Description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby's Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby's planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let's grow together.

Job Posting Description

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town's CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Operations (Parks) and/or the Supervisors of Operations (Roads/Traffic), and is under the daily direction of the Working Foreperson(s). The successful candidate will be required to work in the position of Parks Maintainer from approximately April to mid-November and in the position of Labourer, Roads from approximately mid-November to the end of March each year.

The Parks Maintainer Is Responsible For

performing renovation and repair duties within the General Maintenance workgroup, on various park facilities/structures, including, but not limited to, field houses, park buildings, fences, playground equipment and other park amenities (such as benches, shade sails, signage, etc.);
completing required maintenance by utilizing carpentry, plumbing, irrigation, electrical, or welding skills, and/or concrete work, dependent upon the required repair;
installation of play equipment, and reporting back on the status playground conditions and maintaining accurate record;
performing seasonal tasks such as special event set ups and/or snow and ice removal;
conducting minor equipment maintenance and checks;
ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner;
providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public and/or staff; and,
other duties as required and assigned.

The Labourer, Roads Is Responsible For

operating and maintaining various equipment, vehicles and tools;
flagging and traffic control;
installation of traffic signs and detours;
repairing and/or installing Town fences;
concrete repairs and installation;
assisting with roadway patrolling, maintenance, repairs and/or clean up;
tree trimming and/or removal;
snow clearing and application of salt on the road and/or sidewalk areas;
ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner;
providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public and other members of staff in a courteous manner; and,
assisting with other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Our Operational Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with others.

You're always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, research options, evaluate them using your technical, numerical and analytics skills and make recommendations.

You are knowledgeable about and work in compliance with all workplace safety regulations, standards, and practices. You perform work in a safe manner and encourage and support others to do the same.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

a secondary school graduation diploma;
completion of applicable trade school programs and/or extensive experience in carpentry, welding and/or construction;
Playground Inspector certification (or a willingness to obtain);
a minimum of three (3) years directly related experience with general parks maintenance;
a valid Class "DZ" Driver's License, maintained in good standing;
a minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience operating vehicles over 11,000 k.g., G.V.W., including tandem axle trucks;
a successful completion of Defensive Driving training;
valid First Aid and CPR certification;
the ability to operate various tools and equipment in a technical and safe manner; and
physically fit and capable of performing strenuous physical labour with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer You

Parks Maintainer: $ $40.77 per hour (Band E)
Labourer, Roads: $ $35.42 per hour (Band G)
A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.

Hybrid Information

Mobile Frontline

Hours

Roads - Flex hours, including days, afternoons, and nights, forty (40) hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday. Parks - This position may work flex hours, including days, afternoons, and nights, forty (40) hours per week. Between December-March shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday. Between the months of April-November shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Sunday to Saturday

Closing Date

February 27, 2026

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.