Parks Labourer - Surrey, Canada - City of Surrey
Description
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.
Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 40- Temporary Full-Time.
Scope
We are looking for motivated and hardworking labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry and habitat restoration field-based work.
Responsibilities:
Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff. Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including: Invasive plant removals. Planting maintenance (weeding/brushing/mulching). Planting native trees and shrubs. Trail maintenance (vegetation pruning, leaf blowing, and tread repairs). Refuse and yard waste removal. Tree debris clean-up. Completing heavy physical work in all weather conditions, requiring sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination. Interact with the public in a professional manner.
Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Have a valid BC Driver's license with a safe driving record.
Have experience performing manual labour in all weather conditions.
Have experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, and hand saws).
Demonstrate ability to identify native and invasive plants.Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Information
Pay Grade:
Schedule C
Hourly Rate:
$29.89
Conditions of Employment
Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and submit a Drivers abstract.
Closing Date
T his job will be posted until April 29, 2024.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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