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February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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March 05, 2026 at 11:59 PM

UTILITY TRACTOR OPERATOR (PARKS)

Job Posting ID:


26E-15


Department & Division:


Parks, Community Services


Job Type & Duration:


Temporary Full-Time, Summer Construction Season (April to November); Winter season: revert to part-time pool with opportunity to apply to internal job postings in accordance with the Collective Agreement.


Salary:

$29.72 per hour


Hours Of Work:


Various shifts including weekends, 40 hours per week


Environment:


Unionized


Number Of Positions Open:


Approximately 6 to 8


Vacancy Status:


Existing


Posting Period:


February 19, 2026, to March 5, 2026


AI Disclosure:


The City does not make use of Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process.


With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth.

Join our team and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

The Corporation of the City of North Bay is currently accepting applications for the position of Utility Tractor Operator within the Parks Department.

Reporting to the Parks Supervisor or designate, the Utility Tractor Operator is responsible for operating a utility tractor equipped with various attachments to support seasonal parks maintenance activities. Key duties include beach grooming, turf and leaf raking, ballfield dragging, grass cutting, aeration, fertilization, snow removal, and outdoor rink maintenance.

The position also involves performing minor maintenance on tractors and related equipment, as well as completing a variety of general labour tasks as required.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 10 Education or equivalent acceptable experience.
  • Six (6) months experience in the operation of a utility tractor.
  • Demonstrated ability in the operation of a Skidsteer.
  • Applicants may be subject to written and vehicle operations testing.
  • Must be able to take instructions and carry them out without supervision.
  • Must hold a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement.

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and covering letter in one document, saved in PDF format, no later than March 5, 2026, via email to: staffing@northbay.ca. Please identify the Posting ID (26E-15) in the subject line.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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