Parks Worker

Parks Worker

Temporary Full-time
Engineering, Parks and Environment Department
Competition #24-29

Langley City is positioned in a rapidly growing area strategically located in Metro Vancouver and has a vibrant community spirit and an inspiring vision of being “The Place To Be” now and in the future. Langley City has all the amenities of any urban centre in very close proximity: great shopping, over 346 acres of parkland, world-class educational institutions, and entertainment facilities. Skytrain has been approved to be extended to the City within the very near future.

The City is seeking a Temporary Full-time Parks Worker to join the Parks Operations Division of the Engineering, Parks and Environment Department. The assignment begins immediately and will end in late September 2024; subject to operational requirements the assignment may be extended. Parks Workers perform a variety of manual duties in the maintenance of floral and tree areas, turf and sports fields, playgrounds, and related park areas.

RATE OF PAY: $33.86 per hour (2024 C.U.P.E. rate)

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week.
(Primarily Monday to Friday, some weekend shifts may be required.)

Temporary Full-time employees are paid 6% of their regular earnings in lieu of paid vacation and become eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.

The successful candidates will have Grade 12 plus experience in general construction and maintenance of parks and landscape work and the stamina and coordination to perform manual work outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License is required. Details of the position and its requirements can be found in the job description at the following link: www.langleycity.ca/careers.

If you would like to join a team committed to building a vibrant, healthy, and safe community we invite you to apply. Please email your cover letter, resume, and a current Personal Driving Record that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. (Please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside. Select the 5-year option if obtaining online.)

This competition will remain open until filled. Submit your application to the Langley City Human Resources Division, hr@langleycity.ca, using the following format in the subject line: LAST NAME First Name #24-29.

Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants. Only those selected will be contacted.

The City has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.