Seasonal - Sports Field Operations

The Corporation of the City of Sarnia


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Sarnia, Ontario
Salary: CA$23.28 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Job Status: Full-time, Temporary

Hours of work: 40 hours/week; shiftwork including weekdays, evenings until midnight, and weekends

Division: Community Services

Department: Recreation and Parkland Planning Services

Union: CUPE Local 2713

Closing Date: This posting will remain active until all positions are filled

About The City Of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role

The Seasonal position with Sports Fields Operations prepares and maintains our sports fields for community use, including lining, grooming, floating, base and pitching mound set up, net adjustments, turf repairs, edging and weeding; perform maintenance, including sweeping and brushing, of artificial turf; grass cutting/trimming of sports fields and parks across the city; preventative maintenance on equipment including minor irrigation repairs; maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities including benches, backstops, bleachers, emptying garbage cans, and litter/debris pick up; engagement with user groups of sports fields with general inquiries, playability, and set-up requirements.

Candidate Requirements

  • OSSD (or equivalent)
  • Valid Class G2 Driver’s Licence with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines
  • Experience in grass cutting, field maintenance and set up, cleaning, other related work experience

Working Conditions

  • Outside in spring/summer/fall weather conditions
  • Physical labour with moderate to heavy lifting
  • Operating riding mowers, tractors, bunker rake, trimmers, edgers, hand tools, line painters, truck and trailer

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.
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