Contract Employment Opportunity: Parks Attendant, Community Services

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is seeking up to two (2) Contract Parks Attendants for the summer term in the Community Services Department, with employment anticipated from May 1, 2026, to September 5, 2026.

View the job ad here. 

Under the direction of the Manager of Community Services or designate, the Parks Attendant will perform general maintenance, custodial duties, and program-related tasks in the operation and upkeep of Township facilities. The primary responsibilities of this position include maintaining the cleanliness of park grounds and buildings, grooming softball fields, grass cutting at various Township locations, and general cleanup of the arena and municipal cemeteries. The position requires weekend availability and attendance during tournaments and special events, as well as varied shifts including some evenings.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence with a clean abstract

• Police Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening

• Experience as a park worker or in a similar role

• Ability to perform maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping duties to ensure safe facility operations

• Experience operating equipment such as trucks, infield groomers, mowers, blowers, and trimmers

• Experience using power tools and hand tools

• Experience in cleaning and building maintenance

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer skills

• Experience driving a pickup truck and towing a trailer with equipment

• Strong customer service, organizational, and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong physical dexterity

Compensation: $21.05 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week, with required weekend and evening availability.

Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume in PDF format in confidence to:

Trevor Baer, Manager of Community Services
Township of Blandford-Blenheim
47 Wilmot Street, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0
Email: tbaer@blandfordblenheim.ca

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided at all stages of the hiring process upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for candidate selection purposes.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the Township of Blandford-Blenheim does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any part of the recruitment process, including screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.