Parks Infrastructure Trades Technician (Outdoor)

The City of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a Trades Landscaper to coordinate and participate in park hard infrastructure work at a trades level. The role involves constructing and maintaining park facilities, reading engineering plans, and operating heavy tools and equipment.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 40-hour week. The position offers a $42.13/hour wage, 15% in lieu of benefits, and CUPE Local 50 union benefits. Closing date: Oct 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education; trade-related diploma/certification preferred.
• BC trades qualification in landscape horticulture or equivalent diploma/trades credential.
• Canadian Certified Playground Inspector Certification 32 hours.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in park hard infrastructure work at a trades level.
• Assemble, construct, install and maintain park infrastructure (furniture, barriers, signage, play structures, pathways).
• Read and interpret engineering plans and location of utilities.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (drill, saw, grinder, excavators, etc.).
• Maintain records and reports for maintenance and new installations.
• Provide work instruction to staff and complete daily/seasonal records.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Read and interpret engineering plans

Use hand and power tools

Read and interpret drawings

Maintain records

Work safely and follow procedures

Education

High school graduation

2-year Horticultural Diploma

4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture

Canadian Certified Playground Inspector Certification

Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

Job description

The City of Victoria is seeking a Trades Landscaper to coordinate and participate in park hard infrastructure work at a trades level. The role involves constructing and maintaining park facilities, reading engineering plans, and operating heavy tools and equipment.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 40-hour week. The position offers a $42.13/hour wage, 15% in lieu of benefits, and CUPE Local 50 union benefits. Closing date: Oct 6, 2026.