Park & Landscape Trades Specialist

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The City of Victoria invites applications for a Park Trades position within Parks & Recreation. The role coordinates and participates in park infrastructure work at a trades level, contributing to the maintenance and installation of park features.

Work is Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with shifts as required; compensation is $42.13 per hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits. This CUPE Local 50 posting seeks one skilled candidate with horticulture or landscape qualification.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• 2-year horticultural diploma or 4-year BC trades qualification in landscape horticulture or equivalent.
• Canadian Certified Playground Inspector certification (32 hours).
• Current and valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, construct, install and maintain park, playground and sports field infrastructure.
• Construct forms and pour concrete pads; inspect park and playground infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (drill, saw, grinder, etc.).
• Read and interpret engineering plans and utility locations.
• Maintain records and reports for maintenance and installations.
• Operate vehicles and equipment; manage fuel and supplies.
• Provide work instruction to staff on methods and procedures.
• Complete daily and seasonal work records and slips.

Skills

Organize work

Prioritize work

Carpentry basics

Concrete finishing

Read engineering plans

Tool operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Horticultural diploma (2-year) or BC Trades Qualification (landscape horticulture)

Canadian Certified Playground Inspector

Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

Job description

The City of Victoria invites applications for a Park Trades position within Parks & Recreation. The role coordinates and participates in park infrastructure work at a trades level, contributing to the maintenance and installation of park features.

Work is Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with shifts as required; compensation is $42.13 per hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits. This CUPE Local 50 posting seeks one skilled candidate with horticulture or landscape qualification.