Municipality of Brockton
Summer Parks Maintainer (1 Position)
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Summer Parks Maintainer (1 Position)
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 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.
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.
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Vacancy:
This posting is for an existing role within our organization. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply.
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. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 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, 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.
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the position of Summer Parks Maintainer.
Reporting to the Facilities and Parks Supervisor the Summer Parks Maintainer will assist with the maintenance of the municipality’s parks, sports fields, trails and Community Centre.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with previous experience in landscaping or horticulture considered an asset.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of Brockton’s sports fields, parks, trails and Community Centre.
- Horticultural related tasks including planting, watering, weeding gardens and hanging baskets.
- General custodial duties within park facilities including maintenance of public washroom facilities and emptying garbage bins.
- Safe and efficient operation/maintenance of Parks equipment including lawn mowers, gas trimmers, hand tools, utility tractors and automobiles.
- Assist with the set up and tear down of events hosted at Brockton facilities.
- Customer service to Brockton’s guests at Lobies Campground where office duties include registration, handling of financial transactions and public inquiries. Opening and closing duties, and serving the public in the daily operations of the Visitor Information Centre in Lobies Park.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Previous experience in landscaping or horticulture is considered an asset.
- A team player with the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suits.
- Current or ability to obtain Standard First Aid & CPR C/AED.
- Valid Drivers License in good standing.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Security Check.
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Hours Of Work:
Flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings and weekends with up to 40 hours per week, subject to recreation demands.
Location:
Walkerton Community Centre 290 Durham St. W Walkerton
What We Offer You:
- Contract Term – Immediately – September 4, 2026
- Compensation range - $19.00 - $20.70 per hour
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Vacancy:
This posting is for a role within our organization that will be existing in the summer months. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply.
Applications:
Interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2026 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.
To apply for this opportunity, click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
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.
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the Supply/Casual Teacher (RECE or Non-RECE).
The Supply/Casual Teacher provides a full range of daycare services to children from the ages of 18 months to 12 years of age. Registered Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s) and Non ECE’s are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be self-motivated, flexible, energetic and have the ability to build trust and positive relationships with children and their families.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teaches gross motor skills, dramatic play, use of senses and science.
- Supervises children in a variety of settings such as outdoors, in the classroom and in the sleep room.
- Encourages children to participate, play cooperatively, problem solve, share and learn about safety.
- Integrates separate individual programs for special needs children in with the regular program.
- Assists with planning and organizing special events, field trips and parties.
- Assists children with hygiene activities.
- Responds to telephone enquiries, giving out information and taking messages.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Equivalency is considered an asset.
- Registered member of the College of ECE is considered an asset.
- Experience in the Child Care field.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to follow direction and work independently.
- Valid First aid/CPR.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Hours Of Work:
Flexible schedule including early mornings and day shifts with no guarantee of hours, subject to Centre demands. Brockton Child Care Centre is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Location:
Brockton
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