Parks Infrastructure & Cemeteries Co-op Student
Are you looking to apply your skills, expand your knowledge and gain valuable hands-on experience? The City of Abbotsford is offering a four-month co-op opportunity beginning May , with an hourly wage ranging from $20.68 – $26.34, dependent on year of study. If you are goal-oriented, accountable, and have a strong desire to contribute, we want to hear from you.
This position will have shared responsibilities and will report out of Hazelwood Cemetery or Abbotsford Exhibition Park, a 70-acre Park event site.
What will you do :
- Under the guidance of the Manager and Site Supervisors, you will support staff with a variety of tasks related to Parks and Cemetery operations. This includes cemetery specific duties, facility and event logistics, landscaping and infrastructure maintenance and repairs, and general park related responsibilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience :
Currently enrolled in a cooperative education program at a post-secondary institution and returning to school full-time in the subsequent academic yearPhysical ability to assist staff in various tasks in Cemetery and Parks OperationsKnowledge of Cemetery operations, facility and event logistics, general landscaping and grounds maintenance, and infrastructure maintenance or repair will be considered an assetAbility to work independently, as well as in a team environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGood working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products are an assetKnowledge of the local communityStrong customer service focus and a desire to help othersOpen to a learning environment and willing to experience a wide range of new thingsApplication instructions :
Apply through our website atA cover letter, resume and transcript are requiredIn your cover letter, state why you are suitable for the roleSubmit all documents in one file (system accepts Word or PDF files)References will be required as part of the recruitment processThe posting will close at 5 : 00pm on the closing date of the competition