Casual Labourer, Parks

Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated temporary laborers to join their Parks & Recreation Department. This exciting role offers the chance to work outdoors, gain valuable experience, and contribute to community beautification. As a temporary employee, you will engage in a variety of tasks, including maintaining parks, sports facilities, and landscaping. With a supportive team environment and on-the-job training, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and work hard. Enjoy a flexible schedule with a 40-hour work week and the opportunity to make a difference in your community while developing your skills.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Personal Protective Equipment supplied

Flexible work schedule

Experience for résumé

Qualifications

• Willingness to work hard in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work with small crews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city parks, playgrounds, and outdoor sports facilities.
• Perform landscaping, lawnmowing, and urban forest maintenance.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Landscaping equipment

Sports field maintenance equipment

Job description

Position Overview
The City of Saint John is partnering with Drake International to welcome new and diverse talent as temporary labourers (40 hours per week) in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Competition Number: 25-021

Salary: $20.54 - $20.54/Hour

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: May 4, 2025

About The Role
Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to gain experience working for the city to add to your résumé? Are you a hard-working, reliable team player? If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on! We’re hiring team-oriented, motivated temporary employees to join the Parks & Recreation Department for up to 6 months. Whether you already have the skills, or this is your first application, we’re happy to train you if you’re eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Depending on experience and training, you may be assigned to work in:
• City parks and playgrounds.
• Mowing and public spaces.
• Outdoor sports facilities and field maintenance or recreational facilities.
• Potential responsibilities include landscaping and lawnmowing, maintaining outdoor facilities, working with parks and gardens, and/or urban forest maintenance.

Qualifications

• You come to work every day in all weather, ready to work - and you're willing to work hard (Regular attendance is expected).
• Able to perform a variety of physical tasks.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to drive a ½ ton truck.
• Ability to work with small crews or independently.
• Applicants must undergo a driver’s abstract review and a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.
• Must have CSA approved work boots.
• Experience with lawn maintenance equipment, landscaping equipment, sports field maintenance equipment, or maintenance of flower and shrub beds is an asset.
• Horticulture or Arborist experience is an asset.

What’s In It For You?
When you join the team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• A temporary position at $20.54 per hour for up to 6 months.
• A forty-hour work week (Generally ten-hour days) with 3 days off.
• On-the-job training as needed – and the experience to show for it when the job finishes.
• A variety of tasks and shifts.
• Personal Protective Equipment supplied (Excluding CSA approved work boots).

How To Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply to this position, please click on the link below which will direct your application to Drake International, Saint John location, who are partnering with the City of Saint John to fill the positions.

Drake International

About Us
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups and who are qualified will be given preference at the time of selection.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Government Administration