Labourer - Parks Urban Forestry (Natural Areas)

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Temporary Full-Time.

Scope

We are looking for hardworking and motivated labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry and habitat restoration field-based work. The Urban Forestry - Natural Areas team provides exciting opportunities and challenges in an active and energetic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff.
• Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including:
• Invasive plant removals.
• Planting maintenance (weeding/brushing/mulching).
• Planting native trees and shrubs.
• Trail maintenance (vegetation pruning, leaf blowing, and tread repairs).
• Refuse and yard waste removal.
• Tree debris clean-up.
• Completing heavy physical work in all weather conditions, requiring sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination.
• Interact with the public in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Have a valid BC Drivers license (Class 5) with a safe driving record.
• Have experience performing manual labour.
• Have experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, and hand saws).
• Demonstrate an ability to identify native and invasive plants is considered an asset.
• Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Information

Pay Grade: Schedule C

Hourly Rate: $29.89 (2024 Rate)

Conditions of Employment

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and submit a Drivers abstract.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until January 30th, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community