Labourer I - Parks (Time Duration) 5 Positions

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 3,877,000 - 5,260,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chilliwack seeks Labourer I - Parks for time-limited roles in Public Works and Parks Operations. Duties include general labour, grounds maintenance, and assisting with park projects under supervision.

Requirements: two years of labourer experience or equivalent, valid BC driver’s licence, ability to work outdoors in all weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Employment type is temporary full-time; wage is $33.14 per hour, with shifts five days per week.

Qualifications

• Two years of labourer experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must possess a valid British Columbia Driver's Licence.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and maintain health for manual labour tasks.
• Familiarity with safety equipment and standard labourer procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Flag traffic and assist in street/park maintenance.
• Load, operate, and maintain basic labourer equipment.
• Repair fences and perform cleaning of streets and public areas.
• Remove garbage and manage routine debris.
• Dig, lay pipes, and perform related manual tasks as required.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Tools

Tools & equipment

Job description

2026-87 - Labourer I - Parks (Time Duration) 5 Positions

Status: New

Posting #: 2026-87 Title: Labourer I - Parks (Time Duration) 5 Positions Department: Public Works and Parks Operations Duties: GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient operation of the Operations Department through reliable performance of Labourer I duties observing and complying with municipal policies and practices.

Nature And Scope Of Work

The incumbent in this class will be required to perform all non and semi-skilled tasks associated with labourer duties; cutting grass, flagging, loading equipment, repairing fences, cleaning streets, removing garbage, using manual tools, laying pipes, digging, etc. The incumbent will perform other related tasks as assigned. Assignments are performed under general supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Supervisor III.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work any five (5) consecutive days within the hours as prescribed in published shift schedules and on occasion work overtime as authorized. The incumbent must be of good health to work outdoors regardless of weather. The incumbent must wear safety equipment as appropriate to the performance of duties. The incumbent upon hiring will have union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Union Agreement. Education: - Minimum of two (2) years experience in the labourer force - OR - an equivalent combination.

• Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence; Skills: - Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with other staff members;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety hazards;
• Able to perform manual work and lift heavy objects;
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, procedures, principles and methods used in labourer work. Salary: $33.14 per hour (2026 rate) Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Closing: 2026-10-13 04:30 PM Posted: 2026-10-06