About the Township of Muskoka Lakes

Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.

Why Join Our Team

The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offers the following:

• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS (optional).

• Support for paid time off, including personal days, an overtime bank option and paid public holidays.

• Paid internal training and development opportunities.

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain municipal experience.

Position Overview

The Parks and Cemetery Operator works to maintain the parks, cemeteries, trails, outdoors spaces and sidewalks throughout the Township in a safe and attractive condition.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Responsible for groundskeeping duties of the parks, cemeteries, trails, road allowances, public docks and launching ramps, and beaches within the Township. Duties include but are not limited to; cutting grass, trimming trees, raking leaves, planting and maintaining flower gardens.

• Operate related equipment, including but not limited to; mowers (push and ride on), trimmers, blowers and hand held tools.

Trail maintenance including removing debris and unsafe branches and ensuring signage and markings are clear and maintained.

• Trail projects for restoration/improvement including building wooden paths and walking bridges.

• Set out and take in of park benches and other equipment annually.

• Deliver and pick up park benches to various locations throughout the township for use by private organizations/functions.

• Prepare interments and restore the grave after the interment.

• Pick up litter and garbage from designated receptacles placed throughout the Township

• Assist in the preparation of the docks and equipment for swim programs in Bala and Port Carling.

• Assist in the moving of furniture, etc. in municipal buildings throughout the Township.

• Cleaning, disinfecting and stocking of public washrooms throughout the Township in the summer season.

• Respond to public inquires face to face in a professional and courteous manner.

• Full job description available upon request.

Qualifications And Experience

• Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge and understanding of groundskeeping equipment.

• Cleaning experience using professional equipment, methods and materials.

• Valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Accommodations

If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.

Freedom of Information

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.