General Labourer jobs in Brampton, ON

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS) is a large cemetery organization that has several cemeteries throughout the GTA. CCFS provides General Labourers (Seasonal) with a unique opportunity to use their skills in construction, landscaping and general maintenance to take care of our burial spaces, buildings and properties, while making a difference for many grieving families.

Vacancies: 2

LOCATION: Assumption Catholic Cemetery (Tomken and Derry Road)

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Catholic burial process. This will include in the preparation, set up and completion of all interments and entombments at our properties. Completion of burial process includes installing memorial foundations, bronze/granite markers, pictures, wreaths and stands, etc.
• Perform various landscaping duties (soft scaping and hardscaping) around buildings, structures, monument foundations, roadways and the general property. Landscape duties include but are not limited to: lawn maintenance, planting, weeding, watering, grave site restoration, etc.
• Perform basic janitorial services in our Mausoleums such as vacuuming, dusting, replacement of light bulbs, general housekeeping to all common areas, etc. to maintain our property facilities.
• Frame, pour, and install memorial foundations. Installation of bronze/granite markers, pictures, wreaths, & stands, and other memorialization items as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of on-site religious celebrations and special event days

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two years of experience in general light construction and/or landscaping
• Physically able to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bend, stoop, climb, reach and walk for prolonged periods of time with the ability to work from heights, work within confined spaces
• Work in all weather conditions
• Hands on experience and ability to operate a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment and operate vehicles
• Customer service oriented to courteously interact with families or visitors on the property grounds
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and written and basic computer and numeracy skills
• Completion of High School Diploma or greater is required
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s License and clear Driver’s Abstract, both in good standing
• Clear Police Record Check

EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS:

• 8 month Seasonal work term: March 30 to November 28, 2026, full time hours (8:00am to 4:30pm), 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday with one Saturday off every third week.
• Starting pay rate $23.35 per hour with annual progression to top rate $36.85 per hour.
• On the job training, Uniform Items and Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Annual recall rights (after 1st season).
• Benefits coverage provided upon recall and paid fully by the employer.
• Pension coverage provided upon recall.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process for the purpose of hiring the most qualified applicants for all positions. We truly appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those whose skills and qualifications meet our requirements will be contacted. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CCFS provides suitable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted by our Human Resources department and you require accommodations, please inform them of the Nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. For further information on this position and our recruitment process, please refer to our website at www.catholic-cemeteries.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $23.35-$36.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• **PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION IS SEEN A GREAT ASSET TO YOUR APPLICATION**

1. WHERE did you gain 1 year (12 months) of LANDSCAPING experience? (i.e. which company)
2. WHEN did you gain 1 year (12 months) of LANDSCAPING experience? (i.e. MMYYYY to MMYYYY)
3. Please explain the LANDSCAPING duties you have performed (other than grass cutting; for example: hedging, etc.).

• **PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION IS SEEN A GREAT ASSET TO YOUR APPLICATION**

1. WHERE did you gain 1 year (12 months) of light CONSTRUCTION experience? (i.e. which company)
2. WHEN did you gain 1 year (12 months) of light CONSTRUCTION experience? (i.e. MMYYYY to MMYYYY)
3. Please explain the CONSTRUCTION duties you performed (for example: framing, etc.)

• can you provide a clear police background check?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Working at Heights Certificate (Preferred) (preferred)
• Class G Driver's License (Required) (required)
• /clear Ontario Driver's Abstract (Required) (required)

Work Location: In person