Parks Attendant – Forestry

The Town of Newmarket, Parks & Facility Services
Requires a Parks Attendant – Forestry
12 Month Contract (40 hours per week)

About Newmarket

Newmarket, Ontario is a vibrant and forward-thinking community that leads with care. As one of the most densely populated municipalities in the province, we’re proud to embrace bold, community-centered initiatives—like transforming the historic Mulock Property into our very own Central Park and revitalizing urban corridors to enhance livability and connection.

Our culture is unique and intentionally crafted through collaboration, inclusion, and a shared leadership commitment to creating an environment for extraordinary public service.  Our award-winning Leadership Essentials program was designed to provide our leaders with the tools and expectations that are key to an employee experience that is well beyond the ordinary. This “made in Newmarket” initiative earned Newmarket the 2025 CAMA Inspiring Workplace Award.

Join us in shaping a community that’s truly well beyond the ordinary.

Job Description

Reporting through the Supervisor (as assigned) and under the direction of the Lead Hand (as assigned), the Parks Attendant performs winter and summer maintenance and inspection, including park improvement and construction; parking lots, open spaces, trails, sports field as scheduled through the annual plan, seasonal and master schedules.  Assists with set up and taken down with special events.

How do I qualify?

• Completion of Post-Secondary courses in arboriculture, horticulture, turf management or construction and related work experience including municipal parks maintenance, parks construction, etc. and/or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Post-secondary certification in Playground Inspections.
• Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing.  Class “D” with Z-air brake endorsement in good standing required when operating special or heavy equipment and for all Forestry related positions.
• Certified in chain saw and forklift operation, propane handling, elevated work platform and working at heights certification.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, WHMIS, Health & Safety including responsibilities to oversee Seasonal Park Workers (4 and 7 month contract staff) as per the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of municipal parks and property operations, associated materials, health and safety regulations, equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in operating parks specialized industrial/heavy equipment such as hydrostatic farm-style tractors, all lawn mowers, front end loader, sidewalk tractors, snow ploughs, forestry chippers and the ability to haul trailers.
• Good communication, collaboration and record-keeping skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and associated software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Effective customer service skills to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors and other departments.
• Flexibility/availability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime including on-call standby duties and/or respond to “after hours” problems as required.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Salary: $25.177 – $31.471 per hour

How do I apply?

Please apply online at www.newmarket.ca by 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, quoting file number 25-267.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodate all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process. Please no phone calls.