Seasonal - Equipment Operator, Parks

Seasonal - Small Equipment Operator, Parks

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Nine contracts lasting up to eight months, commencing in April and ending in November.

Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Applications for this position must be received at  by no later than 11:59pm on January 16, 2026
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$32.60

$33.20

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

• Operate various types of Parks maintenance equipment such as mowers, agricultural tractors, front‑end loaders, all‑terrain vehicles, and small equipment, including all auxiliary attachments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in safe, clean, and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain daily electronic records of work‑related activities, work orders, emails, and forecasted work.
• Work under direction of the Leadhand and Supervisor, working weekly schedules with continued flexibility in taking on additional workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of high school education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Must be experienced in the operation of all above‑mentioned equipment, have thorough knowledge of all maintenance aspects of the equipment and their attachments.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of one year’s previous experience with machines and equipment used.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude, understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Effective communication skills (both oral and written) and customer service skills.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour.
  
  Note:
  
  Applicants with six or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the corporation with a current driver’s abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a town‑administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work a 40‑hour work week in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required.

DATED:
December 18, 2025

The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 70%.

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

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