Parks Summer Equipment Operator

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience.

The City of Port Colborne is looking to fill a seasonal Parks Summer Equipment Operator position. In this position, you will operate equipment, use tools and perform physical labour to provide operational and maintenance services to municipal recreation facilities. You will ensure the facilities are ready for use including cleaning of washrooms, flooding of ball diamonds, garbage removal, etc. You will ensure that the facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and attractive condition. Variable shifts from Sunday to Saturday, 40 hours per week.

Key Qualifications:

• OSSD or equivalent

• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License with DZ Endorsement is considered an asset

• Technical knowledge of safe work practices

• Ability to operate associated tools, machines equipment, and Group 4 equipment including trucks up to 16,000 GVW with attachments

• Ability to provide operational and maintenance services to municipal recreation facilities

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Teamwork and cooperation

This is a seasonal, unionized position working through to October 2026 and the rate of pay is $31.29 per hour, with eligibility for enrolment in the OMERS Pension Plan.

Please apply by uploading a current resume and cover letter. Deadline to apply is June 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Current employees please apply on Workday using the Jobs Hub application.

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.