Relief Recreation Employee

Position Details

• Location: Fort Erie
• Deadline: 2026-10-23
• Employment Type: Casual
• Hourly Rate: $30.47 plus 4% vacation pay
• Department: Recreation and Facilities Division

The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse and welcoming community. Come join our team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers and put your mark on something that is exciting and rewarding. We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve prosperity.

Position Objective

To support the operation and maintenance of facilities, arenas and parks.

Duties & Responsibilities

(Duties and responsibilities may vary by season)

• Parks, Open Spaces and Town Properties
• Maintain and repair parks, open spaces, beaches, sport fields and related installations, including grass cutting, planting and washroom maintenance and inspections
• Safely operate various mowers, trimmers, small trucks and tractors
• Inspect/maintain/repair park furniture/playground equipment
• Complete logs/reports as required
• Facilities
• Ensure efficient plant operations by performing maintenance and repair to facilities, properties and equipment
• Keep entrances/exits/walkways clear of snow and ice
• Respond proactively to customer service issues
• Perform special event/rental preparation, set-up and tear down
• Perform minor mechanical and electrical repairs
• Arenas
• Flood and maintain ice using ice-resurfacing vehicle and equipment
• Monitor refrigeration plant regularly
• Minor repairs to ice maintenance equipment
• Ensure exceptional cleanliness and safety

Education & Experience

• OSSD or equivalent
• Over one year, up to and including two years (to learn parks work and operation of the Zamboni)
• First Aid and CPR/Public Access Defibrillation an asset
• Valid Ontario driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the Corporation

Knowledge

• General knowledge of office procedures, Microsoft Office, HCL Notes, email and protocols
• General knowledge of grounds keeping methods and equipment
• General knowledge of refrigeration/artificial ice maintenance
• General knowledge of housekeeping/custodial methods and equipment
• General knowledge of construction practices and equipment
• General knowledge of building mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated equipment
• General knowledge of electrical systems
• General knowledge of monitoring sensor and fire alarm systems and equipment
• General knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Skills & Ability

• Plans, organizes and schedules work independently with energy and enthusiasm
• Displays self-motivation and a positive outlook
• Good communication skills in dealing with the public
• Works co-operatively with internal customers and external service providers
• Displays a keen interest in developing technical knowledge and skills
• Receptive to direction
• Suggests improvements
• Anticipates obstacles to successful completion of assignments
• Understands the importance of teamwork
• Responds promptly to customers requests
• Communicates in a logical and organized manner
• Operates a variety of hand tools, grounds keeping, custodial and construction equipment

Supervision of Others

Periodically performs some direction of others (Students).

Work Demands

Initiative & Judgement – Assignments are covered by established methods and procedures or standards, however some judgement is required in adapting these guidelines to get the desired end result. The exercise of judgement is a normal requirement but is restrained by methods, procedures and/or standards. Supervisor is available to provide guidance. (Assignments are given on a task by task basis; work is performed on own responsibility after assignment)

Mental Effort – Regular effort (approximately 50% of the time). Concentration required with multiple demands. Visual and/or listening attention with some choice of action to seek relief

Physical Effort – Frequent effort (approximately 75% of the time). Activities such as keyboarding, driving, standing, walking, bending, lifting and manual labour are involved.

Additional Information

As this is a relief position, hours will vary and are not guaranteed. Hours may include weekdays, weekends, holidays and shift work, which can be scheduled on short notice. The starting hourly rate for this union position is $30.47 plus 4% vacation pay.

The successful candidate is entitled to enroll in the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.

The deadline for receiving application is Noon on Friday, October 23, 2026. For more information and to apply for this position please visit www.forterie.ca.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. The evaluation process may include a practical assessment, background and criminal record check. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine employment suitability.

The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request.