Seasonal Labourers - Parks

District of North Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of North Vancouver is seeking reliable labourers to join their Parks Department. This full-time position offers hands-on training and experience in park maintenance, focusing on diverse tasks including landscaping and infrastructure upkeep. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a passion for the outdoors, and the physical aptitude necessary for manual work.

Qualifications

• Some experience in general parks maintenance, gardening, and construction work preferred.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in parks including landscaping, irrigation, and ecological restoration.
• Operate power equipment and assist in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness of facilities and manage public access.

Skills

Physical and mental aptitude

Knowledge of tools and equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Skill in operating power tools

Public interaction skills

Physical strength and stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Organization

District of North Vancouver

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

July 31, 2025

Type

Full Time

Category

Parks & recreation

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Description

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Our Parks Department is seeking safety-conscious, reliable team players who enjoy hands-on work with a sense of accomplishment. We offer seasonal opportunities for temporary full-time and auxiliary labourers. These positions offer hands-on training and experience in park maintenance and operations, including landscaping, irrigation, equipment use, habitat restoration, and more. This experience can serve as a stepping stone to other opportunities within the District.

Labourers are initially assigned to a crew within one of six teams (Horticulture, Turf, Carpentry, Trails and Natural Areas, Arboriculture or Construction) but may work in any area as needed. They will perform diverse tasks in District Parks, including sports field and turf grass maintenance; equipment operation; trail and infrastructure construction and maintenance; ecological restoration and invasive species management, horticulture and landscape maintenance; road median work; street tree watering and related work as required. Additionally, they can be responsible for litter picking in parks, cleaning and restocking washrooms, ensuring access to public buildings, patrolling parks, and maintaining records and reports.

Requirements

The successful applicant must possess:

• The physical and mental aptitude to work on a crew and learn new skills;
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in performing routine maintenance and construction tasks, such as maintaining and constructing grounds, buildings, shrub beds, trees, and natural areas vegetation;
• The ability to receive and carry out oral and written instruction and exercise some independent judgement;
• Skill in operating power and hand tools used in the work, such as a cultivator, leaf blower, power equipment, power mowers and power saw;
• The ability to deal courteously with the public;
• Physical strength, stamina and coordination for heavy manual work in all types of weather.
  
  

Qualifications

We are looking for people that have a high school diploma and some experience in general parks maintenance, gardening and construction work, or have an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence and an abstract that reflects a safe driving record is required.

Salary & Benefits

The wage rate for these unionized positions is $33.26 per hour (2024 Rates) based on a 40-hour work week.

Other Relevant Information

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line with your cover letter, resume and current dated driver’s abstract at careers.dnv.org.

This position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

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