Parks Labourers - Sylvan Lake, Canada - Town of Sylvan Lake

Town of Sylvan Lake

Verified Company

Sylvan Lake, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Town of Sylvan Lake_ is a lakeside town in Central Alberta of 16,000 people and growing.
With close proximity to the major centers of Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, we can offer the
amenities of larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere offered by a smaller community.
With abundant year round recreational and cultural activities, we have definitely earned the
name of "Brilliant All Year" We are a growing and thriving municipality and as such the
organization continues to move ahead in a progressive manner.

Do you want the chance to work with an amazing team where learning and thorough
communication is an ongoing experience? Do you want to have fun at the same time as
providing a critical service to the entire Town? If you are interested in this tremendous

opportunity, we have an immediate opening for:
**Seasonal Parks Labourers
**Seasonal May 18 to September 3, 2023

Starting Wage - $17.54/hour

Flexible 40 hour per week availability required
**(Days, Evenings and Weekends)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
Maintenance and upkeep of public parks, washroom facilities, trails, playgrounds, and

sportsfields. May include activities such as landscaping and planting, turf mowing, weed
control, sportsfield maintenance, playground repair and upkeep, installations, litter
picking, tree care, and plant care

Dealing with questions from the public in a friendly and professional manner. The ability
to refer questions to supervisors when necessary

Operate and maintain tools and small equipment and farm implements such as mowers,
weed eaters, trailers, and tillers

Maintain Town vehicles, respect road laws, and the public
Recording vehicle and equipment inspections, near miss and hazard assessments, and

maintaining other safety training documentation

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Class 5 Driver's License with Abstract as deemed acceptable by the Town
RCMP based Criminal Record Check is required to be considered
Current Standard First Aid/CPR preferred
Previous experiences working in the Parks and Recreation field is an asset
Previous horticulture experience (i.e., landscape maintenance) or construction work and

use of power tools will also be considered assets.

implements such as mowers, weed eaters, trailers, tillers
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, or early mornings as required for plant

care, or to assist in set up or tear down for various events and bookings

Physical ability and strength, including lifting up to 50 lbs. to perform manual labour

tasks and handle equipment
Work as part of a team, demonstrate excellent communication, positively interact with

the public, and adhere to safe work practices
Competencies for this position included demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
excellent communications skills, positive interactions with public, ability to work as part of
a team, ability to adhere to safe work practices and Occupational Health and Safety
regulations

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic team for the summer season,
please forward a resume by May 10, 2023 **indicating this position, to:
**Town of Sylvan Lake
Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6

Attention:
Human Resources