Req ID:25933 Vacancy Type: Seasonal Number of Positions:85 Closing Date:05/21/2025 Job Summary Love the outdoors? This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of professionals who work hard to ensure the best possible experience for all of our residents and visitors. JOIN OUR TEAM and help make our public spaces even better. Help build a better community : Join Our Parks Team for the Season :Employment Period is from May 5, 2025 up to August 22, 2025, based on a 40 hour work week, and includes evenings, weekends, holidays and shift work. :Employees can be assigned to any location within Mississauga or re:deployed to various locations, shifts depending on the business operations needs. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Parks Supervisor (with functional guidance from Full:Time Parks and Long Term Temporary employees) successful candidates will be required to: :Perform ongoing maintenance to City owned parkland and amenities (turf and sports fields, parks, cemeteries and facilities): : Mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilization :Maintaining horticulture installations and displays : planting, weeding :Litter pick up and scheduled garbage/recycling collection and disposal :Cemetery maintenance including internments :Assist with inspection, cleaning and repair of park amenities :Safely operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and power / hand:held tools :Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment and identify hazards and/or mechanical issues requiring service repair :Some Parks Operations II employees may be asked to operate city vehicles based on operational needs and if license requirements are met :Attend various training sessions throughout the season :Provide logistical support for community events including deliveries, set up and take down :Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must: :Possess a valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification :Be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions :Have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment :Be able to deal with the public in a courteous manner Skills/Qualifications that are considered an asset: :Ontario Driver's License Class G2 or higher with a driving record that is acceptable to the City :Previous experience or formal education in landscaping or horticulture :Previous experience dealing with customers :Understanding of applicable Health and Safety regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Act Successful applicants will be expected to meet the following working conditions: :Be available to work full:time (40 hours per week), including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays during the employment period May 5, 2025 up to August 22, 2025 :Must report to work in all weather conditions(outdoor work environment) :Flexible to work in a variety of locations, employees may be relocated to another location at any time throughout the work:term based on operational needs :Green Patch CSA approved safety boots, 6":8" to cover ankle and must be made of full suede or leather material must be worn in accordance with the City's health and safety policies and training :Physical Demands:Moderate lifting of equipment and objects up to 55 lbs;exposure to vibration, unpleasant smells, fumes, dust, and flying particles; exposure to grass, weeds, trees and other outdoor allergens, animal feces and various insects; requires bending, climbing, walking, pushing, sitting, standing and repetitive motion Additional Information Please note: All successful candidates will be required to submit 2 references to the City of Mississauga forobtaining employment reference information as apart of the recruitment process. Consent to Contact References 1. Click this link and complete theCon