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Parks Worker IDistrict of Saanich • Victoria, BC
Parks Worker I

Parks Worker I

District of Saanich • Victoria, BC
3 days ago
Salary
CA$34.96 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Description:

Annual Term Duration: Seasonal - April to October

Do you have a passion for working outdoors? The District of Saanich, the largest municipality on Vancouver Island, has a diverse parks system with over parks and natural areas and over kms of trails. The Parks Division is seeking multiple casual Parks Workers to perform a variety of manual tasks in the management and enhancement of park areas in any of the following sections: Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Areas, Construction and Maintenance.

The Parks Worker I will perform activities such as general plant health care, tree planting, turf management, irrigation repair, and overall park maintenance. Other tasks related to carpentry and landscape construction include the installation and structural maintenance of playgrounds, buildings, park structures, signs, drainage, trails, and other parks related infrastructure.

Requirements include: Grade 12 or equivalent; one accredited course related to the work common to the Parks Division from a recognized post-secondary institution; six months recent previous experience in the works of a Parks Division; B.C. Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate; valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence and a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check (PIC-VS). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST HAVE a B.C. Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate for this position, in either the Landscape category or the Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed category.

The successful candidates will work on call and be available Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for . As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence . We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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