Labourer - Community Enhancement

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey Labourer - Community Enhancement is a role that supports Cemetery Services, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Beautification, and Events. You will help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming public spaces while supporting community events and programs.

Flexible shifts may include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday work, and you will perform physically demanding outdoor labour in varying weather conditions as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract and successfully complete a Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Preference may be given to candidates with grounds maintenance, facility operations, event support, cemetery operations, beautification, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with the public in a service-oriented environment.
• Related education, training, or experience relevant to Community Enhancement operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing courteous and professional customer service while interacting with members of the public.
• Supporting operations within Cemetery Services, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Beautification, and Events.
• Assisting with event setup, takedown, and site maintenance activities.
• Performing litter collection, grounds maintenance, and general labour duties.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.
• Following established safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Performing physically demanding work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Education

Grade 12

Job description

City of Surrey

Labourer - Community Enhancement

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.

SCOPE

Looking for an opportunity to work outdoors, engage with the public, and support a variety of community-focused operations? The City of Surrey is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our Community Enhancement team.

As a Labourer, you will provide operational and maintenance support across several service areas, including Cemetery Services, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Beautification, and Events. Working alongside experienced staff, you will help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming public spaces while supporting community events and programs.

Assignments may vary based on operational needs and the qualifications, skills, and experience of successful candidates. Flexible shifts are available and may include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday work.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing courteous and professional customer service while interacting with members of the public.
• Supporting operations within Cemetery Services, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Beautification, and Events.
• Assisting with event setup, takedown, and site maintenance activities.
• Performing litter collection, grounds maintenance, and general labour duties.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.
• Following established safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Performing physically demanding work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract and successfully complete a Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, facility operations, event support, cemetery operations, beautification, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with the public in a service-oriented environment.
• Related education, training, or experience relevant to Community Enhancement operations.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pay Grade: Schedule C
• Hourly Rate: $32.02 + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

This Posting Closes on November 5, 2026.
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