Parks and Trails Labourer

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in British Columbia is seeking two Parks and Trails Labourers for student/seasonal full-time positions. The candidates will assist in maintaining regional parks and trail systems, requiring good communication skills and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. Successful applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant post-secondary program and hold a valid driver's license. Positions run from May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026, offering a competitive hourly wage of $26.96 including benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence is required.
• First Aid certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repairs of regional parks and trail systems.
• Respond to the public with tact and courtesy.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to operate small power tools

Physical fitness

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program related to agriculture, environmental studies, sciences or landscaping

Job description

Parks andTrails Labourer

(STUDENT/SEASONAL – 2 POSITIONS)

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have two upcoming openings for the student/seasonal position of Parks and Trails Labourer. The successful candidates are enrolled in or recently graduated from a post‑secondary program related to agriculture, natural resource/environmental studies, sciences or landscaping, and hold a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. First Aid certification is considered an asset.

Successful candidates will be friendly and outgoing, with good communication and great customer service skills, will be physically fit and able to work in adverse weather conditions and terrain and will have the skills to operate small power tools and equipment.

Reporting to the Parks and Trails Technician, the Parks and Trails Labourer assists in the maintenance and repairs of the regional parks and trail systems to ensure a high standard and safe use of the facilities and amenities by the public. Responding to the public with tact and courtesy, candidates will also have a general understanding of landscape maintenance techniques and work exceptionally well as part of a team and on their own.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. These full‑time positions (40 hours/week) are from approximately May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2025 with a wage of $23.24 per hour plus 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and all other benefits for an aggregate total of $26.96 per hour.

To apply, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 26‑01.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or email enquiries please.