Parks Labourer/Maintenance Worker

District of Central Saanich; Central Saanich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Labourer Maintenance Worker in Parks, where no two days are the same! This role offers the chance to work in beautiful parks and open spaces, ensuring they are well-maintained and accessible to the public. You will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and customer service, making a real impact in the community. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Saanich Peninsula while contributing to the upkeep of sports fields, trails, and landscapes. If you have a passion for outdoor work and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in parks operations or related field.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with air endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction of parks and facilities.
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities and Parks Supervisor.

Skills

Parks Operations

Maintenance Skills

Customer Service

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

3 Years Relevant Experience

Tools

Traffic Control Certification

Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Job description

The DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH is seeking an experienced Labourer Maintenance Worker, Parks

Engineering Department

Competition Number 2025-15

The District of Central Saanich, located on the Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island enjoys the reputation of being among the best locations in Canada to work, live and play. Central Saanich is bounded on both the east and west by ocean and is known for its scenic rolling countryside and bounty of farms. This community of 18,000 residents has a vibrant, small village character and includes the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations; and it is central to all amenities of the Greater Victoria area.

When you help run a dynamic community, no two days ever feel the same. As part of a growing but tight-knit team, you will have the ability to bring your ideas to the table and influence the organization and the community. Our team is highly collaborative, loves to laugh, is customer service focused, and is dedicated to the fantastic community we serve.

If this sounds like an environment you’d like to be a part of, consider joining us!

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the District’s Facilities and Parks Supervisor, and with oversight by the Parks Lead Hand, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of the District owned facilities, parks and open space systems (such as: sports fields, trails, beach accesses, and roadway landscapes).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Three (3) years relevant experience in parks operations and/or a related field acceptable to the Employer or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One (1) year of courses in parks maintenance related courses such as a certificate in horticulture;
• A current valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with air endorsement; and,
• A current Traffic Control Certification.

The hourly pay rate for this permanent full-time (8 hours per day), Monday to Friday position is $33.06-35.76 (2024 rates). Interested candidates are invited to apply via CentralSaanich.ca/jobs or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the competition number to [e-mail] by 4:00 pm on April 29, 2025.

We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.