Labourer I - LOU (Permanent, On-Call)

Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Works program

Onsite fitness facilities

Mental health supports

Job summary

City of Kamloops is hiring permanent, on-call Labourers to support our Parks team. You will help maintain public parks and recreational areas through mowing, trimming, landscaping and related tasks. The role requires operating various power tools and equipment with a strong safety mindset and teamwork.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with wellness programs and benefits; police information check may be required for some positions. Located in Kamloops, BC.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.
• Experience caring for parks or public works grounds and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, landscaping and waste collection to keep parks safe and attractive.
• Snow removal and general upkeep in all weather conditions.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and other power tools.

Skills

Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5

Park maintenance experience

Team player

Safety mindset

Tools

Lawnmowers operation

Power tools operation

Job description

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada's Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let's make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists formultiple Permanent, On-Call Labourer positions with the beautiful City of Kamloops! We are seeking hardworking and reliable Labourers to join our Parks team and truly make Kamloops Shine. In this role, you will assist with the maintenance and care of public parks and recreational areas.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, landscaping, waste collection, snow removal, and general upkeep to ensure safe, clean, and attractive spaces for the community. The successful candidates will be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of tools and equipment such as lawnmowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other power tools. Previous experience working with and operating equipment in a parks, public works, grounds maintenance, or similar environment would be valuable in this role.

If you love working outside, performing manual labour in all weather conditions, are a team player, and have a strong safety mindset, this could be the perfect position for you.

As a City of Kamloops employee, you'll have access to a variety of programs and resources that support your overall well-being, including mental health supports, onsite fitness facilities, and a Wellness Works program, which promotes physical and mental well-being in the workplace and supports our Health Conscious corporate building block.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5 or equivalent.

Preferred Training, Knowledge, Memberships, Ect.

• Previous experience caring for parks or public works grounds and equipment.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 14% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time.

Please see the attached Letters of Understanding for more information on this position.

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

Hours & Days of Work

Hourly Rate

27.426