Casual Labourer, Parks and Recreation

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

Job summary

A municipal government entity in Saint John is seeking casual employees for winter maintenance and landscape tasks. The role includes both indoor and outdoor facility maintenance, requiring adaptability to changing technologies. Ideal candidates should have related education and experience in maintenance work, along with a valid driver's license. This position is temporary, full-time, and suitable for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and construction work preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work under challenging environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and landscape tasks for parks and facilities.
• Conduct indoor and outdoor facility maintenance.
• Adapt to new workplace technologies.

Skills

Maintenance and landscape tasks

Adaptability to new workplace technologies

Teamwork

Education

Related post-secondary education

Job description

Overview

The City of Saint John is seeking to recruit team‑oriented, motivated casual employees to join the Transportation & Public Works team for the winter months. The incumbents will work in a multi‑faceted department responsible for maintaining outdoor and indoor Parks and Recreation facilities as well as trees, parks and landscape maintenance during the winter months, often under challenging environmental and other working conditions.

Competition Number 25-111

Salary $21.38 - $21.38/Hour

Job Type Temporary Full Time

Closing Date November 6, 2025

Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform maintenance and landscape tasks for parks, facilities and related assets during the winter months. Duties may include outdoor and indoor facility maintenance, and adapting to new workplace technologies. Work is conducted in a municipal public service context and may involve challenging environmental conditions.

Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally have related post‑secondary education and experience in maintenance and construction work, the aptitude to learn and adapt to new workplace technologies, and the ability to develop in the municipal public service. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

How to Apply Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their resume to: City of Saint John, Attention: Selection Committee, www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)

Seniorities

• Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type: Temporary

Job function

• Job function: Other

Industries

• Industries: Government Administration

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