As a Temporary Labourer with the City of Markham, you will belong to a seasonal team that makes a lasting impact. This is a special opportunity to help maintain our community facilities, parks, roads or events for your family, friends and neighbours alike. Not only will you roll up your sleeves to create beautiful and safe areas, you will get the support, resources and tools you need to succeed in your specific role – and make your community proud.
The City of Markham hires hundreds of seasonal workers each year from early April to end of October and from early November to end of April. If you enjoy being outdoors and working within a structured schedule, this might be the right fit for you. Our Temporary Labourers thrive in a team-oriented environment that is dedicated to safety, training and making a difference in the community.
We offer Temporary Labourer opportunities across two divisions:
We are looking for friendly, customer service oriented and dedicated people to help our community lead by example. Whether you are trimming trees or inspecting roads, your work is important to the people who live here. To help you succeed, we will provide you job related training, health and safety training, work attire and work equipment – all you need to do is bring your work ethic, hands-on skills and the following requirements:
To qualify for our Parks roles, you must have:
To qualify for our Winter Sidewalk Maintenance roles, you must have:
To qualify for our Roads roles, you must have:
Working here means belonging to a team that truly cares. You can feel it across our divisions – and it is the main reason many of our Temporary Labourers come back year after year. From being willing to help out wherever needed, to dropping off water bottles when the days are hot, we are proud of our friendly environment that is centred around taking care of each other. From day one, you will discover that safety is our top priority. That is why we offer intense training to help you and your team stay safe and healthy.
Here is a look at what you will gain as part of our team:
Whether you join our Parks or Roads division, your role can open many doors for your future. Not only will you expand your skills and learn from the people around you, you will take great pride in your work. Doing your part to create a better community is what makes this opportunity so special.
The work we do serves to improve the lives of those within our community. The City of Markham’s health and wellbeing programs are designed to support all staff and their families in achieving optimal health and wellbeing. It’s about enabling each of us to feel secure and protected as we live our best life, supporting us in a way that feels real. The City of Markham’s commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our staff is reflected through our comprehensive and accessible health and safety education and programs. Our total rewards called “Thrive at the City” includes everything we offer our people: it’s your pay, learning opportunities, training and safety programs, culture and workplace initiatives. These are designed to support who you are today, and how you want to grow both personally and professionally.
Our hiring process is designed to help make sure we find a great match – for both the City of Markham and for you. We know that in order to be successful, it’s important to start off right. That’s why you’ll have the support you need to feel prepared and comfortable every step of the way.
Finding the right people to join our growing team is one of the most valuable things we can do. We’re here to help make this a positive experience that we can all learn from, no matter the outcome.