Labourer I – Parks

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Chilliwack is seeking five Labourer I - Parks positions to support the Public Works and Parks Operations Department. These time‑duration roles involve semi‑skilled labour in landscaping, horticulture, and related tasks, using small tools and equipment as needed.

Ideal candidates will have experience in semi‑skilled or skilled labour, coursework or experience in landscaping or horticulture, and familiarity with operating or maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in non and semi skilled tasks associated with labourer duties.
• Courses and/or experience in a variety of skills and trades such landscaping, horticulture practices
• Experience and or knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety risks;
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, property owners and the public;
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision;

Responsibilities

• Experience in non and semi skilled tasks associated with labourer duties.
• Courses and/or experience in a variety of skills and trades such landscaping, horticulture practices
• Experience and or knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety risks;
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, property owners and the public;
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision;

Job description

City of Chilliwack

Labourer I - Parks

Overview

(Time Duration) 5 Positions Public Works and Parks Operations Department The City of Chilliwack Public Works and Parks Operations Department requires 5 Labourer I - Parks (Time Duration) positions to assist the departments through reliable performance in semi skilled labourer duties.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have experience as a semi skilled or skilled labourer with experience in any one of these fields, landscaping, labourer, horticulture, small tools, pipe laying and small equipment (line trimmers, mowers and leaf blowers) operators.

• Experience in non and semi skilled tasks associated with labourer duties;
• Courses and/or experience in a variety of skills and trades such landscaping, horticulture practices
• Experience and or knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety risks;
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, property owners and the public;
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision;

The City of Chilliwack is proud to be a competitive employer offering opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, and a focus on corporate wellness. The 2026 rate for this position is $33.14 per hour.

Apply online at www.chilliwack.com/careers