Job Description
About Brockton:
Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen River, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!
About the Position:
The Municipality of Brockton is a growing community with a recently adopted Recreation Master Services and Facility Plan. If you are an enthusiastic recreation supporter that wants to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our community, we want to hear from you. The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the part-time position of Facilities and Parks Operator. Committed to exceptional customer service, this position is responsible for performing maintenance and operational duties for Municipal facilities and lands.
The ideal candidate will have parks and facility experience, be out-going, self-starter, flexible and exhibit superior time management capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Performs required ice maintenance such as: ice resurfacing, edging, ice depth checks and other ice maintenance tasks following departmental procedures and ORFA Best Practices.
• Assists with ice making, painting and ice removal.
• Conducts required refrigeration plant readings, documentation and assists with regular plant maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining the Centennial Park Pool.
• Performs maintenance of parkland, sports fields, trails and ball diamonds.
• Operate lawn mowers, tractors, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaw and brush chippers.
• Assists with horticultural duties as assigned.
• Repairs and maintains all related equipment.
• Assists with turf maintenance and repair.
• Provides positive and professional customer service to facility patrons and organizations.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
• Successfully completed O.S.S.D. (grade 12) or equivalent required.
• Possess or willingness to obtain professional development courses, workshops, certificates or designations from provincially recognized associations such as Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, Parks Recreation Ontario and Ontario Parks Association is an asset.
• Related experience in recreation in a municipal environment with knowledge of facilities, arenas, pools, parks, sports fields, trails, related equipment and operations is an asset.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Superior Customer Service skills.
• Possess or willingness to obtain a valid Basic Refrigeration Certificate.
• Possess or willingness to obtain Chainsaw Operators Certificate.
• Possess or willingness to obtain Safe Propane Handling Certification.
• Possess or willingness to obtain Working at Heights Certification.
• Possess or willingness to obtain a valid NSPF® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certificate.
• Possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.
• Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing.
A copy of the job task list is available by visiting www.brockton.ca/careers.
What we offer you:
• Hourly rate between $25.77 – $30.14 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Hours for April through October – up to 40 hours per week.
• Hours for November through March – approximately 24-32 hours per week.
• The success candidate must be available to work variable shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
• Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth and success.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.
Vacancy:
This posting is for an existing role within our organization. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply.
Applications:
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a professional, positive team environment please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, via the online form, e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates.
Subject: Part-Time Facilities and Parks Operator – ‘Insert Candidate Name’
Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott St., Box 68
WALKERTON, Ontario N0G 2V0
(519) 881-2223
jfarrell@brockton.ca
The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Company Description
The Municipality of Brockton is a place where you can put down roots in a safe, welcoming and affordable community with top-notch schools, child care, health facilities and government services. It's a place where caring and kindness are part of our day-to-day life, where you can gain the sense of belonging you crave, and deserve.
Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core.
The Municipality was incorporated in 1999 when the former municipalities of Brant, Greenock and Walkerton were amalgamated. The name Brockton was chosen as a combination of these names.
With a population nearing 9,500, Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play. We are a proud rural community strengthened by a balance of social equity, culture, environmental integrity, and progressive economic development.
