Labourer, Trails & Cemetery

Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada

Wage $24.17 (2026) · Full-time

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Pay: Wage $24.17 (2026)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Job Brief

Responsible for the daily maintenance functions of trails and cemeteries in accordance with defined level of service policies.

Employment Status

Temporary Full-Time

Union

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting

09/10/2026

Closing Date

16/10/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

Job Title Labourer, Trails & Cemetery

Wage $24.17 (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Trails and Cemetery Operations

Department Community Services

Location Parks and Recreation – Cemeteries and Trails

Hours Temporary Full Time to end of December 2026, Normal working hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Other Current vacancy. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations may vary

Job Description

Specific to this role:

General Duties

Assist with regular inspections of properties; patrol and monitor for vandalism; perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities
Operate various equipment and machinery related to maintenance functions in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures
Perform winter snow and ice control functions, as requested

Duties Specific To Cemeteries

Responsible for grass cutting and grounds maintenance of cemetery properties, including planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds
Prepare burial sites in accordance with applicable legislation; tailor grounds for individual and decoration day services
Liaise directly with families and funeral directors to perform interment services

Duties Specific To Trails

Responsible for maintenance of trails, including performing routine maintenance tasks including general repairs to trails, trail heads, roads, bridges, buildings and other facilities

As a Member Of The Operational Team

Administer defined procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements
Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor
Respond to customer service concerns; participating in problem solving and providing information to supervisor, as appropriate
Keep daily time sheets for supervisor review and approval
Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment
Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)
Provide data or input on processes to allow reporting and decision making
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Secondary school diploma
Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis in horticulture, landscape construction, cemetery and/or trails maintenance
Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various machinery and equipment including small tractors and backhoe
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; strong written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and local policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

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Responsibilities

Maintain trails and cemetery grounds through inspections, litter collection, landscaping, repairs, and operation of maintenance equipment, including winter snow and ice control when requested. Prepare burial sites and support interment services while responding to customer concerns, maintaining records, and following safety and operational procedures.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school diploma, grounds maintenance experience, knowledge of OHSA and WHMIS, and the ability to operate hand tools and equipment such as small tractors and backhoes. Candidates must have a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and demonstrate communication, customer service, time-management, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills; a criminal record check is required after a conditional offer.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance
Horticulture
Landscape Construction
Cemetery Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
Equipment Operation
Small Tractor Operation
Backhoe Operation
Occupational Health And Safety
WHMIS
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Recordkeeping

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Keywords

Grounds Maintenance
Horticulture
Landscape Construction
Cemetery Maintenance
Trail Maintenance
Property Inspections
Vandalism Monitoring
Garbage Collection
Litter Picking
Amenity Maintenance
Equipment Operation
Hand Tools
Small Tractors
Backhoe
Snow And Ice Control
Burial Site Preparation
Interment Services
Occupational Health And Safety Act
WHMIS
Personal Protective Equipment
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
Criminal Record Check

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