JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the contract position of Park/Facility Operator for approximately four (4) months in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department. The current shift opening is Thursday to Monday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

DUTIES

• Accountable for the safe operation of the facility as well as the safety of all other workers and the public.
• Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of equipment for various park activities and recreation usages.
• Maintain turf, sport field and Splash Pad maintenance including lawn mowing, trimming, watering, cleaning and picking up litter at the City’s parks and facilities.
• Responsible for horticulture maintenance, planting and preparing flower beds and watering on a daily basis as well as tree trimming.
• Communicate with the public and user groups in a courteous and efficient manner to promote a high standard of customer service. Investigates and resolves complaints.
• Compliance with required standards and regulations established by the City, Ministry of Labour, Ontario Fire Code, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, B-52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code, Operating Engineers Regulation, Ontario Health Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable provincial and federal regulations.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including shift work and weekends.
• Facility operation coverage as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facility cleaning and general building maintenance.
• Must possess either a valid Basic Refrigeration certificate and/or Certified Pool Operator certificate.
• A valid Ontario class G driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract is required.
• Current First aid and CPR training.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong customer service, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Strong physical dexterity.
• A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense prior to the employment commencement date.

QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED ASSETS

• Previous experience as a facility operator.
• Certified Ice Technician (CIT) or Certified Aquatic Technician (CAT) designations would be assets.
• Experience operating equipment such as floor scrubbers, trucks, mowers, ice resurfacer, etc.
• Experience operating power tools and hand tools.

Compensation for this position is $25.13 to $28.82 per hour for a 40-hour work week. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by September 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Applications will only be accepted by applying online. Please click the “Apply Now” button below.

Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia ON L3V 7T5.