Municipality of Brockton
Facilities and Parks Operator (Permanent, Part-Time)
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About Brockton:
Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen River, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!
About The Position:
The Operations Coordinator provides support to the Director of Operations and Operations department including road infrastructure, water/wastewater, solid waste and landfill functions and related GIS data. The main function is to provide progressive and professional administrative assistance to ensure excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This position will work with various members of the Senior Management team assisting the Director with coordination of project implementation, administrative activities related communications, health & safety, administration, procurement, policy, GIS and asset management coordination and strategic alignment. This position will assist the Director of Operations & CFO with coordination of Cemetery administration & operations, and daily operational response and reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administration
- Serves as the primary point of contact for departmental inquiries, responding or escalating matters as appropriate.
- Coordinates and administers procurement activities including RFQs, RFTs, RFPs, contracts, consultant agreements, electronic bidding, and procurement documentation in accordance with municipal policies, while providing procurement guidance and support to staff, consultants, and vendors.
- Liaises with external stakeholders including legal firms, consultants, engineers, and agencies to coordinate documentation and information requests.
- Assists with grant application data preparation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Supports departmental communications including website content, social media, public notices, newsletters, and media materials.
- Coordinates staff training programs, departmental records management, and assists with the development of policies and procedures.
- Administers payroll-related documentation and timesheet processing for Operations staff in collaboration with Payroll.
Operations & Data
- Assists with Operations Department programs and initiatives including waste diversion, recycling, hazardous waste, civic numbering, and Adopt-a-Road programs.
- Maintains public service notices including road closures, service disruptions, and municipal updates.
- Provides backup support for landfill administration, including financial processing and reporting.
- Tracks and reports waste diversion statistics, annual reports, and energy audit information.
- Completes infrastructure locate requests through Ontario One Call for water and sewer services.
- Supports GIS data management and asset management initiatives for the Operations Department.
Cemetery
- Maintains and updates municipal cemetery records, databases, and documentation systems, including maintaining records and agreements for abandoned cemeteries.
- Coordinates the sale of cemetery plots, cremation plots, and columbarium niches, including invoicing support.
- Coordinates interments and grave openings with the Cemetery Caretaker.
- Assists with genealogical and cemetery-related public inquiries and research requests.
- Supports cemetery projects, research initiatives, by-law updates, and coordination with regulatory agencies and external organizations.
- Prepares and distributes annual cemetery licensing documentation.
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Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in municipal administration, operations, or public works is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, with experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS.
- Experience with website maintenance, social media platforms, and municipal software systems (e.g., Keystone, FileHold) is considered an asset.
- Project Management certification or related experience is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Self-motivated, confident, and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours outside normal business hours, as required.
- Valid Class G Driver’s Licence
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What We Offer You:
- Annual salary between $59,150 - $69,196 depending on qualifications and experience.
- Work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick/personal days, and health benefits package.
- Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
- Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth and success.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Vacancy:
This posting is for an existing role within our organization. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply.
Applications:
If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and fast-paced municipal team, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026, via the online form, e-mail or regular mail. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates.
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The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
About The Position:
The Municipality of Brockton is a growing community with a recently adopted Recreation Master Services and Facility Plan. If you are an enthusiastic recreation supporter that wants to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our community, we want to hear from you. The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the part-time position of Facilities and Parks Operator. Committed to exceptional customer service, this position is responsible for performing maintenance and operational duties for Municipal facilities and lands.
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The ideal candidate will have parks and facility experience, be out-going, self-starter, flexible and exhibit superior time management capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs required ice maintenance such as: ice resurfacing, edging, ice depth checks and other ice maintenance tasks following departmental procedures and ORFA Best Practices.
- Assists with ice making, painting and ice removal.
- Conducts required refrigeration plant readings, documentation and assists with regular plant maintenance.
- Assists in maintaining the Centennial Park Pool.
- Performs maintenance of parkland, sports fields, trails and ball diamonds.
- Operate lawn mowers, tractors, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaw and brush chippers.
- Assists with horticultural duties as assigned.
- Repairs and maintains all related equipment.
- Assists with turf maintenance and repair.
- Provides positive and professional customer service to facility patrons and organizations.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Successfully completed O.S.S.D. (grade 12) or equivalent required.
- Possess or willingness to obtain professional development courses, workshops, certificates or designations from provincially recognized associations such as Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, Parks Recreation Ontario and Ontario Parks Association is an asset.
- Related experience in recreation in a municipal environment with knowledge of facilities, arenas, pools, parks, sports fields, trails, related equipment and operations is an asset.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Superior Customer Service skills.
- Possess or willingness to obtain a valid Basic Refrigeration Certificate.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Chainsaw Operators Certificate.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Safe Propane Handling Certification.
- Possess or willingness to obtain Working at Heights Certification.
- Possess or willingness to obtain a valid NSPF® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certificate.
- Possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.
- Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing.
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What We Offer You:
- Hourly rate between $25.77 - $30.14 depending on qualifications and experience.
- Hours for April through October – up to 40 hours per week.
- Hours for November through March – approximately 24-32 hours per week.
- The success candidate must be available to work variable shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
- Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth and success.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Applications:
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a professional, positive team environment please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (extended deadline), via the online form, e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates.
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The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
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