Temporary Labourer (Cemeteries)

Overview Cemetery Operations is looking to hire team members to perform cemetery maintenance and to assist with cemetery operations as part of a highly collaborative Cemetery team, including duties such as completion of interments, turf maintenance and winter maintenance. (Temporary Full Time for Approximately 7 Months) Responsibilities Maintenance, repair, and renovation of turf in, on and around City cemeteries. Turf maintenance and turf renovation, including lawn mowing, line trimming, top-dressing/overseeding, aerating and leaf collection. Removes snow from cemeteries including parking lots, cemetery roadways, paths and building entrances; applies salt as required. Assist with preparing graves, such as setting out greens and lowering device and attend graveside services. Assist with final gravesite activities including lowering casket or urn, filling gravesite with soil, leveling and compacting and replacing with sod and/or seed. Completion of monument foundations which includes digging, framing, mixing and pouring concrete and leveling. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Additional Requirements Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment. Must be flexible to work varying shifts, & rotational duties, weekends and overtime as required. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to exercise compassion, empathy, and sensitivity daily with grieving families who may exhibit a wide range of emotions. Highly developed coping skills to deal with emotional and stressful situations. Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to keep accurate written records.

Perform cemetery maintenance including turf care, snow removal, and the installation of monument foundations. Assist with interment operations, including preparing gravesites and attending graveside services.

Requires a minimum Grade 12 diploma and a valid MTO 'G' class driver's license. Candidates must be flexible to work varying shifts and possess the emotional sensitivity to interact with grieving families.

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• Turf Maintenance
• Snow Removal
• Concrete Pouring
• Communication Skills
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Stress Management
• Record Keeping

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level