Part-time Seasonal Jobs in West Vancouver, BC

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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. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine-day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career. Position Overview About the RoleOur 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.

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.

QualificationsWe 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 Driver’s Licence and an abstract that reflects a safe driving record is required.

Details Salary: The pay rate for this unionized position is per hour (2024 rates) Hours of Work: 40 hour work week

ApplyThe 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 at to be considered. This position will be Open Until Filled.

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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.

Compensation The pay rate for this unionized position is per hour (2024 rates) Posting Detail Information Posting Number 26-01T Job Open Date 01/09/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants