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GROUNDSKEEPER

By Wednesday April 29th, 2026Employment

Funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program
Seasonal Full-time Employment – July & August
Must be available to work flexible hours
Maison McCulloch Hospice (MMH) is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the collaborative delivery of quality hospice palliative care in both official languages. We are looking to hire interested candidates who want to gain valuable experience in a wonderful community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper is responsible for yard maintenance and upkeep of the Hospice Grounds (cutting grass, maintaining flower gardens, watering, weeding, sweeping walkways). The Groundskeeper also does indoor projects during inclement weather.

35 hours per week / flexible hours (start date – July 6, 2026; end date – August 28, 2026)

REQUIREMENTS

This position is funded by the government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or per person on whom refugee protection has been conferred  *International students are not eligible
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide a current police record check at own cost
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position: standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds

PREFERRED
Experience as a groundskeeper / manual laborer is an asset
Bilingual in both English and French is an asset

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Weeding, watering, trimming plants and bushes
Cleaning outdoor furniture, boardwalk, gazebo, shed
Sweeping sidewalks and parking lot
Removing cobwebs from exterior buildings and cleaning windows
Washing interior doors, baseboards, windows

SKILLS / ABILITIES
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment and tools
Safety oriented and works in safe and healthy manner
Ability to complete repetitive tasks
Able to take directions from your supervisor and work effectively on your own

SALARY: $17.60 per hour
Interested candidates need to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed resume by 3:00 PM on May 11, 2026.
We are seeking to fill an open role within our organization.
Attn: Human Resources Manager
Maison McCulloch Hospice
1028 South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6J7
careers@maisonsudburyhospice.org
www.maisonsudburyhospice.org
*Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities