Senior Summer Parks Worker

Who are we looking forThe Town of Cochrane is seeking up to two (2) Senior Summer Parks Workers to provide peer lead / working-lead support coordination and mentorship. This assignment is non- supervisory and supports continuity and safe work practices within our seasonal Parks team during peak summer operations. One Senior Summer Parks Worker will be assigned to the Mowing & Trimming Team and providing support to a Town wide string trim crew. The other Senior Summer Parks Worker will be assigned to the Horticulture Team and providing support to the flower planting/ weed removal is an ideal opportunity for a returning and experienced Seasonal Parks Worker who enjoys being a positive role model supporting others and helping the team deliver high-quality service to the position is non-supervisory and has no authority for discipline performance management scheduling hiring leave approval or other HR decisions. All staff continue to report to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators. The Senior Summer Parks Worker supports coordination within the daily plan set by the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators and does not approve time or change schedules/work build your career with CochraneMake a visible impact in the community: Help keep Cochranes parks pathways and public spaces clean safe and welcoming all summer real hands-on experience: Develop practical skills in municipal operations groundskeeping basic maintenance teamwork and working safely into leadership: Gain lead experience by helping coordinate daily work supporting onboarding and mentoring other studentsgreat for your strong safety habits: Work in an environment that emphasizes safe work practices PPE and learning the right way to do the with a supportive team: Join a crew that values collaboration respect and helping each other succeed on busy summer your confidence and professionalism: Strengthen communication reliability customer service and problem-solving in a real workplace part of a Town that values culture: Work in a positive environment grounded in transparency curiosity accountability innovation and are some of the duties of the Senior Summer Parks Worker Senior Summer Parks Workers remain hands-on in the work while also providing lead support to the crew. Key responsibilities include:Act as a first point of contact for routine operational questions from summer parks workers in the field and escalate issues to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators as coordinate day-to-day tasks by supporting and communicating priorities set by the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators helping the crew understand expectations and flagging barriers or changes in the onboarding by helping new summer parks workers learn routines equipment basics site standards and safe work with tracking and communicating field updates (e.g. site conditions supply needs work completed).Model professionalism respectful conduct and strong customer service in public-facing other summer parks workers on quality standards efficiency and safe work a collaborative team environment by addressing minor questions early reinforcing team standards and safe work practices and flagging concerns promptly to the Parks Supervisor or Parks OperatorsReinforce safe work procedures hazard awareness and PPE completion of daily safety requirements (e.g. toolbox talks FLHAs pre-use checks) and remind the crew of requirements; escalate concerns to the Parks Supervisor or Parks OperatorsReport hazards near-misses or incidents promptly to the Parks Supervisor or Parks OperatorsPerform general Parks duties alongside the team (e.g. mowing trimming litter collection watering support basic maintenance tasks facility/park cleanliness)Qualifications Skills and AbilitiesEducation and Experience:Required:Eligible for Summer employment (as per Town requirements).Minimum of two (2) seasons of employment in the Town of Cochrane Seasonal Parks Worker to work the full term May 4th August 28th 2026Demonstrated experience guiding and supporting coworkers in a team-based environmentExperience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools mowers trimmers etc.)Valid Class 5 drivers license and ability to provide a satisfactory drivers abstract if to perform physical outdoor work (lifting bending walking repetitive tasks) in varying weather reliability punctuality and a strong safety :Experience operating lawn tractors rotary mowers gas-powered trimmers trailering and 1-ton or 3-ton trucksSkills and Abilities:Required:Physically able to perform required duties and manual tasksSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team environmentAbility to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasksMechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsBasic computer skillsAbility to provide guidance to others while actively participating in work knowledge of Town of Cochrane Parks operations procedures and safety practicesPreferred:Safe use of hand tools as well as small and large mobile equipmentKnowledge of methods materials and equipment used in routine maintenance landscaping and construction tasksCertifications Licenses and/or Designations:Required: A valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers LicenseHow this assignment will be filled This is a temporary operational assignment within the Seasonal Summer Parks Worker team for the 2026 season. It is not a permanent vacancy and ends at the conclusion of the seasonal candidates will submit a brief Expression of Interest included in their application. Selection will be based on operational readiness and the criteria below and will include a short meeting with the Parks Supervisor to confirm fit for lead/coordination will be assessed on demonstrated ability in:Safety leadershipReliability and accountabilityJob knowledge and quality of workMentorship/team leadershipCommunication and coordinationStill interested Heres how to applyPlease submit the following via email to Chris Collins resume andA short Expression of Interest outlining:Why youre interested in the Senior Summer Parks Worker assignmentOne example of how youve demonstrated safe work practicesOne example of mentoring/helping a teammateAny relevant Parks/seasonal experience (Town experience if applicable)The hourly rate for the position is between 24.58/hr and 25.37/hr and is based on a 40-hour work week.