Parks & Horticulture Labourers

City of Delta; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the Metro Vancouver area is seeking dedicated individuals for temporary full-time seasonal positions as Parks & Horticulture Labourers. The role involves maintaining parks, gardens, and sports fields, with a focus on horticulture and turf care. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be physically fit for outdoor work. A valid BC Driver’s Licence is essential. Salary ranges from $32.93 to $40.00 per hour, with health benefits for eligible employees.

Benefits

Extended health benefits after six months

Dental and life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and safe driving record required.
• Physical fitness to perform manual outdoor work in all weather.
• Previous experience in horticulture, landscaping, or groundskeeping is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Care, maintenance, and enhancement of parks and natural landscapes.
• Interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Operate small equipment and machinery related to groundskeeping.

Skills

Horticulture passion

Public relations skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Training in Public Works or related fields

Tools

Mowers

Weed eaters

Hedge trimmers

Job description

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Parks & Horticulture Labourers

Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Opportunities Available

The City of Delta’s Parks Operations services Delta’s three communities: Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. Exciting opportunities await individuals with a passion for horticulture, arboriculture, and landscape and turf care. We are seeking reliable, self‑motivated, and flexible team players to join our Parks/Horticulture teams in a variety of labouring positions, including Parks Maintenance Workers, Equipment Operators, Trades Gardeners and General Labourers.

These positions involve the care, maintenance, and enhancement of Delta’s parks, gardens, sports fields, and natural landscapes. Duties may include:

• planting
• pruning
• mowing
• aerating
• fertilizing
• turf maintenance and repair
• irrigation system operation and maintenance
• tree and shrub care
• flower bed management
• mulching
• other groundskeeping tasks
• operating small equipment and machinery such as mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and similar tools

Candidates must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Physical fitness and the ability to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions are essential. Strong public relations and interpersonal skills are required, as these roles involve interacting with the public in a professional, tactful, and diplomatic manner.

A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with a safe driving record is required. Applicants must submit a current Driver’s Record showing five years history along with their application. Please have this document ready to upload when you apply. Previous experience in horticulture, arboriculture, landscaping, turf management, or groundskeeping is an asset. Training or courses in Public Works or related fields is considered an asset.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $32.93 to $40.00 per hour (2024 rates), depending on the position awarded. Temporary full‑time employees become eligible for extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage after six months of continuous employment.

Interested applicants are requested to apply online at www.delta.ca/employment to competition number #26‑10 EX by June 26, 2026. As positions have a variety of start dates, applications will be reviewed, and hiring will occur throughout the posting period.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.