Now Hiring: Part-Time General Labourer

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is currently recruiting for a Part-Time General Labourer.

The General Labourer will perform various duties with regard to maintenance of the arena areas, ice rink surfaces, general janitorial duties, and general property maintenance.

Controls Over the Work 
The General Labourer performs a variety of duties under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities or designate.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation and removal of ice, ice painting, and ice maintenance;
• Monitors refrigeration equipment and completes log books in accordance with TSSA regulations;
• Assists in artificial turf and sport field marking and maintenance;
• Performs, janitorial duties for all designated Town facilities;
• Paints and maintains benches, picnic tables, bollards, etc.;
• Performs snow removal and winter control for Town facilities, sidewalks and parking lots;
• Assists with Facilities maintenance duties as directed including, but not limited to preparation of construction site, maintaining building equipment, painting, light construction and repair work to town owned buildings, following building code and industry standards, for building and construction related work;
• Performs and records vehicle circle checks and reports deficits to the Mechanic and Manager, as required;
• Assists with set-up, tear-down, and clean-up for rentals and all special events;
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12), or General Educational Development Certificate (GED) as an equivalent;
• Must possess a Class G driver’s license in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in arenas, and/or facility maintenance/janitorial, considered an asset;
• Post-secondary education in Construction, Sports Management or Skilled trades, considered an asset;
• Certified Ice Technician (CIT) and/or Certified Grounds Technician (CGT), and/or Certified Building Technician (CBT) certificates, considered an asset(s);
• Must be familiar with and follow all safety policies and procedures of the Town;
• Must have demonstrated good public relations skills and effective communication skills; and
• Must be able to work well with a minimum amount of supervision and as part of a team.

Work Experience

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in arenas, and/or facility maintenance/janitorial, considered an asset.

Employment Level

Part-time

Work Conditions

• General Labourers are involved in a variety of physical activities including lifting (up to 90lbs), digging, shoveling, raking, climbing ladders, pull starting equipment, operating small and large vehicles and equipment, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, working in awkward positions and
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• This is a part-time, union position;
• General Labourers must be available to work shift work and weekends, as required;
• May be scheduled up to 40 hours per week during the timeframe outlined in the current Collective Agreement;
• The 2026 wage for this position is $28.59/hr

Eligibility Statement

We appreciate all applications and expressions of interest however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 2001 S.O. 2001 and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection.

Equity Statement

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 will accommodate the needs of applicants. Applicants invited to participate in the recruitment and selection process are asked to inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations and we will work with you to address your needs.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on September 8th, 2026, and will only be accepted via the Town's online application platform.

Our hiring processes do not include the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.