Parks Labourer (Relief)

Regional District Of Central Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Canada seeks a dedicated Parks Labourer (Relief) to maintain parks and provide a safe recreation area. Responsibilities include park maintenance, cleaning facilities, and assisting with trail work. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, a valid BC Driver's Licence, and strong organizational skills. Pay is $29.07 per hour, with work scheduled on an on-call basis.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Municipal Pension Plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sufficient physical strength and stamina for manual outdoor work.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Experience in facility maintenance and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily park maintenance including garbage collection.
• Clean washrooms and park facilities.
• Perform daily playground inspections.
• Assist with trail maintenance and construction.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Small tools

Lawn equipment

ATVs

Tractors

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a general understanding of park and landscape maintenance techniques? Do you have strong time management, organizational, and public relation skills? If so, we want you on our Parks Services Team!

As the successful candidate for the Parks Labourer (Relief) position, you will be responsible for setting the level of service for the general public by assisting in providing a safe, clean park area for recreation and leisure. This position involves primary interaction with the public and requires a friendly, helpful demeanor, coupled with an interest in working in a parks environment to help achieve departmental strategic goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily park maintenance such as collecting garbage, recycling, and litter.
• Cleaning washrooms, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Performing daily playground inspections.
• Minor maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
• Completing inspection and maintenance reports.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors.
• Assisting with trail maintenance and construction, natural area management, in-house capital projects, horticultural activities, facility and amenity maintenance, and general park operations.
• Delivering the risk management program.
• Contributing to the strategic delivery of Parks Services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include completing grade 12 (or equivalent), possessing a valid BC Driver's Licence, and having a good understanding of park and landscape maintenance techniques. Candidates must have sufficient physical strength and stamina for manual outdoor work in all weather conditions and be comfortable working independently. Experience with small tools and equipment, facility and infrastructure maintenance, cleaning, construction techniques, and safe operation of ATVs, lawn equipment, and tractors is required. Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

This relief position is scheduled on an on-call basis as needed, paying $29.07 per hour. The application deadline is Monday, August 4th, 2025. For the full job description and to apply, visit rdco / jobs.

About the Regional District of Central Okanagan

We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people. We respect and honor the syilx / Okanagan lands where we live, work, and play.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits, the Municipal Pension Plan, and professional development opportunities. Located in the scenic Okanagan Valley, known for its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle, our community is one of the most desirable places to live in BC.