Landscaper Construction

Overview

Number of Positions : 2

Job Type : Union

Department : COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division : Parks Maintenance & Forestry

Hourly Rate : $32.80 per hour

Job Status and Duration : Temporary (T), vacancy for 6.00 months

Hours of Work : 40 hour workweek / variable hours

Location : Williams Parkway Operations Centre

Closing Date : 06 / 05 / 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants : To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Primary Function

Reporting to the Foreperson, Construction, assists the Supervisor in completion of landscaping projects. This position directs work crews.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair of paving, timber structures, benches, bleachers, playground equipment, fencing and drainage structures.
• Submit schedule of manpower and equipment to complete projects for approval by Supervisor; would also include estimating material costs and delivery schedules.
• Inspect / supervise work performed by members of crew on a project; ensure quantity, quality of work and safe / efficient use of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Operate equipment / tools (e.g., backhoe, large trucks).
• Make arrangements for marking of underground utilities (Gas, Bell, Hydro, Cable, Water, fibre optics or traffic signals). Meet on site with locater or have them mark and fax information.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and efficient manner regarding inquiries, complaints and emergencies. Investigate complaints and determine a resolution.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment and materials for the completion of projects with other supervisors and foremen in the Parks Division; assist in emergency situations and coordinate with contractors working on the job site.
• Train staff to perform work safely and efficiently.
• Assist supervisor in administrating the section by recording time, costing of projects and purchasing of materials. This may involve computer input and data retrieval necessary for completion of projects.
• Site meetings with Landscape Architects for pre-construction and final acceptance of project; determine deficiencies and repairs needed.
• Provide assistance in snow removal; snow ploughing, Parkskeeper 1-4 duties, pruning, removal & wood cleanup, wood lot maintenance, stump removal.
• Storm Centre Management, coordinating staff / equipment to respond to weather events as required.
• Coordinate and purchase parts and supplies for construction area projects; blanket purchase orders and credit cards are used for this purpose.
• Provide special events support services on a city wide basis, as required.

Qualifications

Education

Selection Criteria :

Required Experience

Other Skills And Assets

Additional Information

Interview

Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by ( 06 / 05 / 2026 ) and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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