Roads and Grounds Operator

• The safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Maintain a clean and serviceable fleet
• washing, greasing etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Roads and Grounds shop, equipment storage areas
• Maintain the various roads, grounds, training areas, and security works at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre
• Maintain turf grasses, trees and shrubs as required through the employment of various techniques such as pruning, irrigation, fertilizing, cutting, weed control, and spraying
• Maintain specified grounds within the Training Area and Ranges
• Road sign replacement and repair, including mixing, placing and finishing concrete
• Flood control through culvert and ditch maintenance
• Pest animal removal, beaver dam removal etc.
• Operate basic carpentry and power tools, mowers and small snow blowers, chainsaws, mixers, landscape equipment, material handling equipment, agricultural tractors/back hoes, and dump trucks
• Perform other assigned tasks, as required.

• Valid DZ-Class Driver License
• Ability to obtain ARZ License
• Clean driving record
• 2 years’ experience operating small and medium sized grounds maintenance equipment
• 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
• High School Diploma
• Must be able to achieve and maintain a Government of Canada Security Clearance
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the correct use, maintenance and safety procedures of the hand tools and powered equipment related to this type of work while applying that knowledge
• Organization and time management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills (English)
• Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients’ mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.

Knowledge of DND policies and procedures is an additional asset.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.