Labourer, Trails & Cemetery

Responsible for the daily maintenance functions of trails and cemeteries in accordance with defined level of service policies.

Job Title Labourer, Trails & Cemetery

Wage $24.17 (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Trails and Cemetery Operations

Department Community Services

Location Parks and Recreation – Cemeteries and Trails

Hours Temporary Full Time to end of December 2026, Normal working hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Other Current vacancy. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations may vary

Specific to this role:

General duties:

Assist with regular inspections of properties; patrol and monitor for vandalism; perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities

Operate various equipment and machinery related to maintenance functions in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures

Perform winter snow and ice control functions, as requested

Duties specific to Cemeteries:

Responsible for grass cutting and grounds maintenance of cemetery properties, including planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds

Prepare burial sites in accordance with applicable legislation; tailor grounds for individual and decoration day services

Liaise directly with families and funeral directors to perform interment services

Duties specific to Trails:

· Responsible for maintenance of trails, including performing routine maintenance tasks including general repairs to trails, trail heads, roads, bridges, buildings and other facilities

As a member of the operational team:

· Administer defined procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements

· Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor

· Respond to customer service concerns; participating in problem solving and providing information to supervisor, as appropriate

· Keep daily time sheets for supervisor review and approval

· Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment

· Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

· Provide data or input on processes to allow reporting and decision making

· Perform other related duties as assigned