Parks Worker - Sechelt, Canada - District of Sechelt

District of Sechelt

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Sechelt, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

District of Sechelt:

Parks Worker:

Competition #

Temporary, Full-Time

Nature of the Position

The District of Sechelt is seeking a temporary, full-time 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, 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.

Essential 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; and the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to work independently and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Preferred Competencies

Ability to organize and schedule work independently and work with mínimal supervision; additionally, the capability of establishing working relationships within the District of Sechelt's services.

Working Conditions
This is a temporary, full-time unionized position within the BCGEU. The expected duration of this position is from May 1, 2024 to late August 2024. The wage for the position is set at Grid 2, $19.74 per hour plus 9.8% of the straight
- time 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

Closing Date:
Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience :
Experience an asset