Town Of Parry Sound - Public Works
Job Posting: Casual Labour (3 positions) May – October 2025
Location: 57 MacFarlane Street – Parry Sound ON
Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5-hour drive north of Toronto, the Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life.
Join our team in the Public Works Department as a Casual Labourer from May until approximately the end of October 2025. The primary purpose of these roles is to provide general labour for municipal works.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Carries out a variety of operational, construction and maintenance services.
2. Grass cutting, garbage pickup, painting light poles, minor repairs to interlock, weeding, odd downtown jobs, graffiti removal.
3. Operates hand tools and grounds maintenance equipment as directed (lawn mowers, downtown sweeper, etc.).
4. Completes daily circle checks and inspection reports for equipment used.
5. Ensures that occupational health and safety practices are strictly observed and adhered to, and that fire prevention practices and regulations are adhered to.
6. Exhibits courtesy, co-operation and a positive, helpful approach in response to enquiries and the investigation of complaints.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
1. Completed high school or post-secondary education.
2. Valid “G” driver’s license and provide a record of MTO Drivers Abstract.
3. Good teamwork and cooperation skills.
4. Good communication and public relation skills.
5. Will be required to attend training sessions, including training relative to equipment safety and WHMIS.
6. Previous experience in a Public Works maintenance or similar setting is an asset. previous experience using and maintaining hand tools and lawn care is an asset.
Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position.
Compensation:
This position is a seasonal job, 40 hours per week with a job rate of $20.63 per hour.
Should you be entitled to and choose to enroll in the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement Savings (OMERS) Plan, you will receive an additional 6% in lieu of benefits. Should you not be entitled to or decline to enroll in OMERS, you will receive an additional 12% in lieu of all forms of health and welfare benefits.
Accessibility:
The Town of Parry Sound is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Parry Sound Recruitment Policy. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Application Process:
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume under the subject line, “(your name) – Casual Labour” to: Vinni Bonazza, Manager of Operations at vbonazza@parrysound.ca.
Applications will be accepted until all roles are filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.
Privacy:
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and for employment assessment purposes only.
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