Parks Crew

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as Parks Crew in the in the Parks & Trails Division for summer 2026.

Reporting to the Manager of Parks Operations or designate Parks Crew work on park trail and outdoor recreation area infrastructure projects to support new park amenity development and capital asset replacement.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are enrolled in post secondary studies.
• Successful candidates possess working knowledge of the safe use of hand held equipment used in painting construction and landscaping; rough construction landscape installation and maintenance techniques; trail building and motorized equipment.
• A valid Class 5 BC drivers license and a First Aid Level I Certificate are required.
• Successful candidates are physically fit and possess :
• The ability to learn the safe and competent operation of small ride-on construction equipment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Hours of Work

This position is available for a period of 17 weeks commencing on May 4 2026 and continuing until August 28 2026 subject to funding. Hours of work are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday subject to funding.

Salary

This temporary position is unionized (CUPE Local 358) and is compensated at $23.07perhour. Additionally this position will receive 14.5% in lieu of benefits statutory holidays and vacation bringing the compensation to $26.42perhour. (2025 wage rates)

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4 : 30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a drivers abstract with your application.

Note

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at to communicate their accommodation needs.

Key Skills

Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Service,Customer Service,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Lawn Care,Mobile Devices,Cooking,Water Damage Restoration,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Temp

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1