Recreation Labourer

Position Details

• Department: Community Services
• Location: City Recreation facilities as required
• Status: Full Time 35.0 hours/week
• Wage: $26.80 per hour with benefits as per the IBEW Collective Agreement
• Closes: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Recreation, or designate, will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, appearance and accessibility of designated City recreation facilities and surrounding areas. Perform routine and scheduled cleaning and janitorial duties throughout designated areas. Perform minor maintenance, facility-support and operational duties as required.

This position is 35.0 hours per week (5 shifts of 7.0 hours per day), over a 7 day period which may include days, evenings and weekends.

Position Requirements

• Grade 12 Diploma
• One (1) year previous experience in caretaking, janitorial, recreation facility maintenance or a related field
• Mechanical aptitude and /or experience with facility maintenance considered an asset
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with cleaning and facility operations including lifting approximately 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with employee groups and general public
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• CPR First Aid & WHMIS certification or ability to obtain
• Must have and maintain valid “G” driver’s license
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check and driver’s abstract, at their own expense, prior to start date.

Application Process

Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at:

Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432.

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.