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Park Maintenance Representative (Equipment Operator)


Seasonal – OPSEU union position
Existing Vacancy - Anticipated season is August - November

As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.

The Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Land Care, the seasonal Park Maintenance Representative (Equipment Operator) will support safe, efficient operation, transportation and routine maintenance for tractors and mid-level machinery (i.e. tractor with rotary cutter, deck mower, rototiller) to support a variety of NPCA ecological restoration and tree planting projects. The safety-conscious role focuses on supporting the assigned project team through equipment operation, equipment care, and project-specific operations (e.g., site preparation) through skilled use of equipment and machinery.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Selecting, setting up, and safely operating a range of mid-level machinery, equipment attachments, and implements to support site preparation and ecological restoration activities. This may include mowing, bushhogging, grading, rototilling, material handling equipment, trailers, and related tools as well as adjusting equipment configurations to suit site conditions and task requirements.
  • Transporting project specific equipment, attachments, and materials between sites using trailers and appropriate hauling equipment, ensuring loads are secured, moved, and staged safely in compliance with transportation regulations, site access requirements, and operational schedules.
  • Conducting daily inspections and routine maintenance of assigned equipment.
  • Following all safe operating procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and NPCA safety policies

What you Bring

  • Diploma in equipment operation, skilled trade or a related field preferred
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the operation of tractors, or similar mid-level machinery
  • Experience performing routine equipment inspections and maintenance
  • Demonstrated ability to safety operation machinery in outdoor and public environments
  • Excellent customer service and time management skills
  • Valid ‘G’ class license

What We Offer You

  • An hourly salary starting at $29.53 (35 hours/week – 2026 rate)
  • Voluntary enrollment in the OMERS pension plan
  • Free access to all the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas
  • An opportunity to make a difference as part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals.

Home Base Location: Check in at Gainsborough Conservation Area (3541 RR 20, Fenwick) with travel within the watershed to assigned project sites
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 by 4pm.

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence.

Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca.