Temporary Parks Labourer III (Summer)

The City of Martensville has six (6) to nine (9) openings for temporary full-time PARKS LABOURER III's (SUMMER).

The work term will be May 5 to August 29, 2025.

SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Earned Days Off (EDOs) scheduled every third Friday.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with a variety of tasks such as seeding, watering, weeding, line trimming, hoeing, picking up debris.
• Assist with parks, sport fields and playground maintenance and cleaning.
• Use maintenance hand tools and equipment for upkeep of parks, sport fields, facilities.
• Assist with pruning of shrubs and other vegetation to ensure proper growth and appearance.
• Assist with the maintenance of parks, playgrounds, and greenspaces, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal.
• Assist with maintaining sports fields, leisure facilities, and other public areas.
• Safely operate hand-held and small powered equipment.
• Maintain equipment in good working order, following safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must:
  • Demonstrate respect, cooperation and work well with others.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide quality customer service while working in the public.
  • Understand differences in others and the benefit of diversity in the workplace.
  • Be able to work independently while collaborating as part of a larger team to achieve shared goals.
  • Be available for full-time work throughout the work period.
  • Be safety conscious and demonstrate a high level of attentiveness to their own personal safety as well as that of their co-workers and the public.
  • Be able to perform physically strenuous work and to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
  • Have their Grade 12 or GED.
  • Have a minimum of 3 months of experience in horticulture/agriculture, equipment operation, general labour or construction.
• Have Standard First Aid/CPR
• Applicants are subject to a criminal record check.

RATE OF PAY:

• As per CUPE local Agreement

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 14, 2025

The City of Martensville is a great place to work, providing competitive wages and a strong team environment.

We are a community of families, friends and neighbors who work, play, and grow together in a safe, active, and healthy environment; Martensville is also a great place to call home.

We thank all applicants for your interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.