Labourer II - 12-18 month term

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Labourer II for a 12-18 month term to support Parks Operations. The role involves physically demanding outdoor work, assisting gardeners, and participating in seasonal duties such as snow clearance and lawn maintenance.

Pay rate is $33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits. Working hours are 6am–2:30pm, Thursday to Monday, at the Parks Office/Yard location.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition with strength and stamina for heavy manual work.
• Ability to work well with employees, the public, and other companies.
• Basic knowledge of sprinkler installations, repair, and maintenance.
• Elementary knowledge of parks maintenance focusing on turf health and repair.

Responsibilities

• Cuts and waters grass using power mower and edger as required.
• Cleans grounds of debris and litter to maintain neat surroundings.
• Assists gardeners with flowers, trees, shrubs, sod, and turf repair.
• Assists in underground sprinkler work—installation and repairs as needed.
• Participates in beach clean-ups and weed control around the lake.
• Removes dead/damaged trees and shrubs as directed.
• Maintains tools and sharpens hand tools as required.
• Performs other labor tasks like tree cutting, sweeping, and rake leaves.
• Shovels snow and clears sidewalks around civic buildings.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Sprinkler knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Education

Horticulture certificate

Diploma in horticulture/related field

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number CK54252P

Position Title Labourer II - 12-18 month term

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type Term

Term length 12 (possible extension to 18)

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department Parks Operations (DP169)

Branch Parks and Beaches (BR290)

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

A labourer physically assists City work crews.

Duties - Union

• Cuts and waters grass, using power lawnmower and power edger, as required.
• Cleans grounds of miscellaneous debris.
• Assists Gardeners in maintaining and pruning of flowers, trees, shrubs, and the laying of sod and repair of damaged turf.
• Assists in the installation, repair, or replacement of underground sprinkling systems, as required.
• Works on annual beach clean-up and cleans weeds from the lake, as required.
• Removes dead and damaged trees and shrubs, as directed.
• Sharpens and maintains hand tools, as required.
• Completes miscellaneous laboring tasks, such as cutting trees, emptying litter bins, sweeping sidewalks, and raking leaves.
• Shovels snow and clears sidewalks around civic buildings.
• Drives service truck in the collection of parks garbage, grass and tree cuttings, and similar refuse.
• Assists in the landscaping of parks and boulevards, including levelling and raking topsoil, seeding, and laying of sod and irrigating.
• Uses other hand-operated tools, such as portable pumps, motorized compactor, power saw, rototiller, jackhammer, compressor, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

• Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work.
• Ability to work well with other employees, the general public, and employees of other companies.
• Necessary knowledge of sprinkler system installations repair and maintenance.
• Necessary elementary knowledge of parks and ground maintenance techniques, particularly as they pertain to turf maintenance and repair.

Physical Demands

lift 50lbs
outside all weather and light conditions

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Posting Date

09/02/2026

Days of Work

Thursday - Monday

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

6am – 2:30pm
seasonally, 7am – 3:30pm

Work Location

PARKS OFFICE/YARD

Specify Work Location KLO

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Education / Certificates
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Horticulture Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In Progress
• * Do you have a diploma in horticulture, arboriculture, urban forestry or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
  • I have a diploma in an unrelated field
• * How many years of experience do you have working in parks and general horticulture?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • More than 2 years
• * How many years of experience do you have performing general labour duties?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years