Seasonal Parks Labourer [Closed – Application Review]
The City of Duncan invites applications from candidates with proven skills, qualifications, and abilities for the position of Seasonal Parks Labourer. The successful candidate will perform a broad range of labouring duties in the routine maintenance of all facets of the City’s parks and green spaces, and may be assigned duties in other areas of the Public Works Department.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (G.E.D.).
- Maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Ability to acquire and maintain valid air brakes endorsement.
- Ability to perform physical labouring duties.
- Ability to operate related maintenance tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate well with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to follow directions, use sound judgment, and work in a safe, efficient manner.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
The ideal candidate is well-organized, customer service-focused, and keen to deliver high-quality services to our community. The position may be physically demanding; the successful candidate may be required to undertake considerable lifting, walking, bending, standing, and the operation of small tools. A certificate of fitness attesting to the suitability for the position may be required.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in landscaping, horticulture, irrigation, tree maintenance, and operating related machinery and equipment. Experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders, dump trucks, and backhoes would be an asset.
This seasonal position is full-time from April to October, with 37.5 hours per week from Sunday to Saturday with two (2) consecutive days off in the 7-day period. The days of the week and start times may vary from time to time, within the notice provisions of the Collective Agreement. During the remaining months of the year, the incumbent will be designated as a casual and called in as required for duties for which they are qualified.
This is a CUPE Union position with an hourly rate of $32.24 (2025 rate).
The above statements are general descriptions of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered detailed descriptions of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Please submit your application by 3:30 pm, Monday, May 26, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources, City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3 or by email to hr@duncan.ca (PDF is the preferred format).
To be considered for this position, please include the following information with your application:
- Cover letter (include date available).
- Resume detailing relevant work experience and education, including three references.
- A current driver’s abstract (available free from ICBC: call 1-800-663-3051 or go to www.icbc.com).
The City of Duncan is committed to being an accessible employer and to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to remove barriers in the workplace and work with our employees to provide reasonable accommodation where required. If you require accommodation in applying for a posted position, please contact Human Resources at 250-746-6126 or hr@duncan.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
