Infrastructure & Recreation Worker I
12 Week Position: June 5th, 2025 - August 27th, 2025

The Town of Torbay is seeking the services of an Infrastructure & Recreation Worker I classification employee to work in its Recreation & Community Services Department during the summer months.

Classification Function

The primary function of this classification is to provide municipal services to the Town's residents by maintaining the Town's buildings, open space sites, play fields, playgrounds, and associated equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Monitor and maintain all Town owned buildings, including cleaning and general housekeeping.
2. Monitor and maintain all Town owned open space sites, playfields, and playgrounds.
3. Monitor and maintain equipment associated with the department.
4. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
5. Responsible for facility setup that is required for rentals, programs, and special events.

Required Qualifications

The Infrastructure & Recreation Worker I:

1. Must be an energetic person who is well rounded in their performance of various maintenance tasks and hold previous experience in parks maintenance and indoor recreation facility maintenance. Must hold a valid class 5 driver's license. Training and experience in carpentry would be a definite asset.
2. Must be capable of operating landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers and lawn trimmers, safely operate a truck with trailer in tow and be able to load and unload lawn care equipment.
3. Must be able to provide an RNC code of conduct and a vulnerable sector check certificate.
4. Must be capable of being insured (and maintaining continuity) under the Town's normal driver insurance policy.

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this position, there is frequent need to sit for extended period in vehicles or other equipment, stand, walk, talk, hear, distinguish between shades of color, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and lift and/or move 30 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this position in the field, there is potential for exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, such as outside weather conditions, dampness/humidity, vehicular traffic, toxic/caustic substances, fumes, odors, and unrestrained animals.

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physical work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects (50-100 pounds).

Reporting Protocol - Operational

This position will report to the Infrastructure & Recreation Worker Lead Hand for any day-to day matters related to the work tasks assigned during the period of employment.

Reporting Protocol - Supervisory / Management

This position will report to the Facility Supervisor for day-to-day direction and to the Director of Recreation & Community Services in the supervisor's absence.

Rate of Pay

As per the collective agreement.

Application Process

Applications complete with a cover letter and resume can be emailed in confidence to [email protected] no later than 4:00PM on Wednesday May 7th, 2025.

If you are searching for a dynamic summer position and are looking to join a high-functioning team, we want to hear from you!

At the Town of Torbay, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value and respect the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents of all individuals. Our commitment to employment equity is integral to our hiring practices, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our community's success.