Career Opportunities

Grounds Maintenance Persons (Seasonal/Term Position)

Details: Published: Thursday, 10 April 2025 16:08

The Town of New Glasgow has openings for Seasonal/Term employees in the Transportation Department.

The successful candidate must be capable of operating power-driven and push lawnmowers, spacing saws, grass trimmers and other related equipment. The candidate must be physically able to perform many varied labor tasks. This may include, but is not limited to, litter pick up, painting, landscaping, brush cutting, trails maintenance, playing/sports field maintenance, and general grounds maintenance duties in varying weather conditions.

The successful candidate shall have a minimum Grade 12 education, a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract, valid WHMIS, and first aid training. Familiarity with the operation of a pickup truck with a utility trailer is considered an asset. Candidates must provide their own approved safety footwear. All other personal protective equipment will be provided by the Town.

This position will require the person to work in a “team” environment and also be capable of working alone. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic and a keen sense of safety.

The rate of pay will be in accordance with the CUPE Local 281 / Town of New Glasgow collective agreement. This is a unionized position.

Candidates must be able to start work on May 12^th, 2025 and be able to complete the term, ending no later than October 31^st, 2025.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Applications can be submitted directly to Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil, Director of HR, via email or in person at the Town Hall. The subject line of the email must read “Transportation Department Seasonal Term Positions / Grounds Maintenance.”

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal background check and reference check will be performed on all selected candidates.

The Town of New Glasgow values diversity and inclusiveness, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including indigenous, visible minorities, and women. The Town of New Glasgow wishes to thank all applicants for considering this position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.