Groundskeeper, Regular Full-Time, Plant Operations

GROUNDSKEEPER

PLANT OPERATIONS

Job Posting: OPSEU 2026-311
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern healthcare facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach to integrate services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today, our uniquely integrated healthcare organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Groundskeeper, reporting to the Manager of Maintenance. The incumbent will assist in the landscaping and maintenance of the exterior Health Centre grounds. In addition, duties will include preventative maintenance of related equipment and tools and assistance with plant maintenance projects. 

Hours of work are all shifts, including weekends.

This posting is for a current vacancy.

More About You

To qualify for the role, you must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent . You will also need to have:

• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle, as travel is required;
• A demonstrated ability to perform landscaping duties;
• Demonstrated safe working practices and proper usage of personal protective equipment;
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour, including snow removal and lawn cutting;
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of gardening techniques;
• A demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history and positive work references;
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills;

Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibilities, Excellence, and Safety;

About the Benefits

The successful candidate will receive $25.69 per hour to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following benefits: 

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills in a collaborative working environment - Apply Now! 

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

 Please note: For patient and employee safety and well-being, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.