Parks Worker Temporary Full-Time
Parks Worker Temporary Full-Time
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Job Description
Competition No. 202505
Parks Worker
Temporary FullTime
About Us
Nestled between the Strait of Georgia and the Sechelt Inlet Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people. We are grateful to live work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shshlh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches hiking biking trails and outdoor recreation Sechelt embodies the laidback spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Our community has a vibrant arts and culture scene that attracts visitors and residents to our festivals and events yearround. Just a scenic 40minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint smalltown feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
Nature of the Position
The District of Sechelt is seeking a temporary fulltime Parks Worker to join the Parks team for the spring/summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student or anyone looking for active outdoor work this summer.
Under the general direction of the Parks Foreman and reporting to the Manager of Community Services the Parks Worker will support the Parks department by maintaining streetscapes trail systems playgrounds fields and public gardens. Duties will include gardening watering mulching operating power equipment such as line trimmers and push mowers painting garbage collection and other general labour duties as required.
Required Competencies
Must be capable of physical labour in an outdoor working environment and be able to push lift and carry moderately heavy weights. Applicants must have a professional responsive and positive work attitude; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work independently and possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License with clean abstract and have experience in driving larger vehicles such as pickup trucks.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to organize and schedule work independently and work with minimal supervision; additionally the capability of establishing working relationships within the District of Sechelts services.
Working Conditions
This is a temporary fulltime unionized position within the BCGEU. The expected duration of this position is from May through August 2025. The wage for the position is set at Grid 2 $21.35 $22.54 per hour plus 9.8 of the straighttime pay in lieu of scheduled vacations paid holidays health and welfare benefits and other paid leave. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week including weekends. The District of Sechelt supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.sechelt/careers or submit a cover letter and resume to Julia Wood Human Resources Advisor by email to:
This competition will close at 4:30 PM on Monday March 24 2025
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
Employment Type
Hourly
