Careers

Description

Working for the City of Burlington:

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

Location:

This position is required to work in person at Roads, Parks & Forestry including various sites across the City. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. This position will be required to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions.

Responsibilities:

These positions are responsible for various maintenance tasks including mowing and trimming of parks and sports fields, ball diamond grooming, washroom cleaning, litter and waste collection, traffic control, horticultural bed maintenance and other activities within the department.

Subject to work group assignments, students may be required to operate a range of vehicles and maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, utility vehicles, pickup trucks, string trimmers, roto tillers, blowers and a variety of hand tools.

 Requirements:

• It is the expectation that staff will be available to work from approximately the end of April to the Labour Day weekend.
• Be attending or returning to post-secondary school in the fall of 2022 on a full-time basis.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to show proof.
• Possess a minimum of G2 license for at least 12 months with a driving record meeting the following criteria:
  • No more than 3 driving infractions in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire
  • No demerit points accumulated in the preceding 12 months
  • An accumulation of no more than 3 demerit points in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire
• Attend and complete mandatory safety training on-line and in-class
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner
• Be willing to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week over a seven day period (including shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays)
• Be attending or returning to post-secondary school in the fall of 2022 on a full-time basis
• Relevant past experience will be considered when the hiring team is making interview selections

Additional Information:

Submission of a reapplication does not guarantee an automatic rehire. In order to be considered for reemployment, interested applicants must apply online, have an at standard or above standard performance evaluation and be returning to school on a full-time basis in September 2023.

Please note, for new applicants, documentation showing proof of returning to school must be presented to be considered for employment.

All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.  For more information on this policy, please click on the following link: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp

Accommodations:

in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.