Parks Personnel I

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Parks Personnel I


INTERNAL / External
Unionized Job Vacancy
Full-time / Seasonal
Competition #25-14

POSITION TITLE: Parks Personnel I
DEPARTMENT: Operations
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time / Seasonal
POSTING DATE: Friday, May 30, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2025
HOURLY RATE: $36.01

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Parks Lead Hand (and Director of Operations), Parks Personnel perform a variety of labour and maintenance functions for Town parks and boulevards and generally assist in other Operational areas. This is a seasonal position from Spring 2025 – Fall 2025 (exact dates dependant on organizational and employee needs).

QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year experience landscaping or grounds keeping;
High school graduation;
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
Level 1 First Aid;
WHMIS;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
Chainsaw safety is considered an asset.


PERKS AND BENEFITS:
The Town of Smithers offers seasonal employees the option to either enroll in the Town’s Health and Welfare program or receive sixteen percent (16%) pay in lieu of benefits.

Further information, please refer to the attached job description.

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and three professional references, and drivers abstract, quoting Competition #25-14 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Applications may be forwarded to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition #25-14
Town of Smithers
Box 87+, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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