Parks Operations Labourers

City of Delta; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for seasonal roles in parks maintenance. Join a dynamic team that values reliability and teamwork! Your responsibilities will include a variety of outdoor tasks, requiring strong physical fitness and excellent interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in horticulture or arboriculture, and must hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the beautification of community parks while enjoying the great outdoors. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence required.
• Experience in horticulture or arboriculture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-skilled tasks in parks maintenance.
• Work independently in various weather conditions.

Skills

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Public Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Lawn & Turf Equipment

Job description

Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Opportunities Available

The City of Delta’s Parks Outside Operations team serves the communities of Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We are offering exciting opportunities for individuals with a passion for horticulture and/or arboriculture. We are currently seeking reliable, self-motivated, and flexible team players with experience and/or training for a range of labor positions, including:

• Parks Maintenance Workers
• Trades Gardeners
• Equipment Operators (e.g. hand tools, power tools, lawn & turf equipment)
• General Labourers

In these roles, you will be responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks. You must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Strong physical fitness is required as these positions involve heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills are essential for success in these positions.

Qualifications:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record is required.
• Candidates must submit a current Driver’s Abstract showing a five-year history along with their application. Applications without this document will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Please ensure this document is ready for upload when you apply.
• Successful candidates will be selected based on relevant experience and skills. Preference may be given to those with training or certifications in horticulture or arboriculture.

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.

Positions have varying start dates, and applications will be reviewed and hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.