Groundskeeper Assistant (summer position)

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Do you feel like working outdoors this summer? The Municipality of Clare is seeking applications for a Groundskeeper Assistant!  

GENERAL INFORMATION AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work environment of the Groundskeeper Assistant is outdoors, on various municipal grounds and parks, including sports fields, playgrounds, and other outdoor public spaces.
  • The working environment can be noisy due to the equipment used (e.g. a lawnmower).
  • Start date: April 27, 2026.
  • End Date: October 30, 2026
  • Reports to the Groundskeeper.
  • The work schedule for the Assistant Groundskeeper will be primarily a traditional 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours. The time of work (schedule) varies due to the weather and work sites.
  • Hourly wage of $18.56.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Assistant Groundskeeper will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of municipal grounds and parks, including sports fields and playgrounds; general maintenance and cleaning of park grounds and restrooms; operation of lawnmowers and small landscaping equipment; and general maintenance duties at various sites. Here are some of the duties:

  • Maintenance of municipal grounds at various locations in the Municipality of Clare.
  • Grass cutting and pruning to requirements and specifications.
  • Weekly fencing and soil checks in designated areas.
  • Empty garbage cans and disposing of waste properly.
  • Maintenance of sports fields, including grass cutting, aeration and fertilization, painting of field lines and dredging.
  • Maintenance and cleaning as required, e.g. restocking toilets, coordinating pumping and cleaning of portable toilets.
  • Support the daily tasks of the Groundskeeper.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years’ related experience preferred (groundskeeping, maintenance or similar tasks).
  • Experience using power tools and equipment preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and under general direction; ability to handle sensitive matters with good judgment, flexibility, and discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated and work well as part of a team.

CLOSING DATE AND APPLICATIONS:

Please submit your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to the undersigned.

In person to: Daniel Gaudet, Director of Public Works
1185 Highway 1,
Little Brook, N.S.
B0W 1M0
By e-mail to: Daniel Gaudet at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

A copy of the job description can be requested from the above-mentioned person.

The Municipality of Clare is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its workplace and hiring practices. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Accommodation requests will be treated confidentially.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.