Maintenance Field Employee – Temporary | Notre Dame Cemetery

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Field Employee – Temporary

EMPLOYER & WORKPLACE LOCATION:

Notre Dame Cemetery
455 ch. Montréal Rd. Ottawa, ON K1K 0V2

JOB TYPE:

• Full-time , temporary.
• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m. (including a 30 min unpaid lunch break).
• This posting is for a current open position.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Maintenance Employee participates in the landscaping and maintenance of the cemetery as well as the maintenance of the buildings.  He/she is capable of using some of the machinery and equipment. This position has the potential to become seasonal, subject to a performance review.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mow the lawn with a lawn tractor and/or lawnmower, as well as edges with a gas-powered trimmer
• Maintain flowerbeds (pull weeds) and trim tree branches
• Maintain beautiful appearance of the grounds by cleaning up debris (dead flowers, tree branches, etc.), blowing and picking up leaves
• Empty the trash
• Ensure the maintenance of the roads (fills the holes with rocks, earth and asphalt)
• Participate in the construction of the foundations of the tombstones: dig respecting the expected size, prepare the hole for the cement. Once the foundation is ready, provide support to the service provider for the installation of the monument
• Participate in the maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, including the cleaning of the windows
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery
• Perform any other related duties as requested by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High school diploma
• Experience in landscaping work or construction
• Experience using a bacho or heavy equipment is an asset
• Ability to comply with instructions
• Demonstrates rigour
• Ability to work in a team environment
• A valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
• Recent and satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check processed by the Archdiocese.

COMPENSATION

• $21.91 per hour, as per the collective agreement.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Send a cover letter and resume indicating your name and the position title in the subject line of your email gauthier@notredamecemetery.ca
• Applications accepted until February 13^th, 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN HIRING (AI DISCLOSURE):

AI tools are not used in this recruitment process.

CANDIDATE COMMUNICATION COMMITMENT

We commit to notifying all candidates who are interviewed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days after the date of their final interview.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCESSIBILITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in recruitment and selection processes.