Labourer and Drivers Needed

In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Applications are now being received for the Labourer/Driver - Parks positions in the Community Services Commission, Operations Department. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by January 19, 2026

Performs manual labour, generally as part of a crew, and to operate light vehicles/equipment and accessories/hand tools for parks maintenance/repair work as assigned.

Operates equipment including 5-tonne and 1-tonne trucks with hoist, tractors, mowers, loaders, accessory equipment such as trailers, hand mowers, trimmers, chainsaw, jackhammer, etc. for purpose of maintenance and repair work related to parks/trails/sports fields, outdoor ice rinks, snow removal etc.

Debris and garbage pick-up, grass-cutting, asphalt/gravel patching, sod repair and seeding/patching, aerating, fencing, etc. and Winter Control operations including snow plowing/removal, sanding/salting, hand shoveling, debris removal, etc. Performs duties safely abiding by all applicable legislation and Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Participates in overtime shift work and rotational standby as assigned.

Provides backup support to other Operations Labourer/Drivers as directed.

Fosters and models customer service excellence.

Minimum High School graduate or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years Parks maintenance.

Experience operating a range of light vehicles/equipment and hand tools, and with Winter Control operations.

Ability to skillfully operate and perform routine maintenance & inspections on a full range of vehicles, equipment & tools required for the duties as described above.

Valid DZ licence and maintenance of Ontario Class DZ Driver's licence required or willing to obtain within 6 months of start date. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract (No demerit points plus no more than 2 infractions - max of one moving and one non-moving conviction). May be required to participate in both written and road tests.

Must be willing and available for overtime and rotational stand-by as required.

Demonstrates excellent work habits by completing quality work as assigned within deadlines, taking initiative to assume additional tasks, projects, etc.

Reporting to work, standby, and overtime on time and in a dependable manner.

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service by responding to customers’ needs in a timely, professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of customer attitude. Follows up with customers during and after delivery of services to ensure their needs have been met.

Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.

Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.

Teamwork & Relationship Building: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.