Summer Parks Workers
124 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B9, Canada
Req #266
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Town of Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 30,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
Summer Parks Workers Needed!
Apply today. Immediate Openings.
Term until end of August
Do have experience working within a municipal parks environment, at a golf course, or within a landscaping environment; and experience operating/maintaining equipment?
Our Parks and Open Spaces team proudly maintains over 500 hectares of the Town of Cochrane’s land as parks and open spaces. Residents and visitors enjoy nearly four dozen parks (many with playgrounds), summer fishing in trout ponds, outdoor skating in winter, and over 80 kilometers of pathways all year round. Parks and Open Spaces also maintains three cemeteries, many sports fields and dog off-leash areas.
We need to mow the grass, prep the sports fields, plant shrubs and flowers, and oh the amount of trimming and weeding…that’s a constant task in spring and summer in Cochrane. Do you know what feels awesome? Seeing the beautiful pathways, parks and playgrounds being enjoyed by all the residents and visitors in Town. Hard to beat that sense of pride.
Putting on your work boots, dressing for the spring snow then rain then sun, and working hard outside in the fresh air, probably 90% of the time outside in that fresh air. Now, after a semester or two behind a screen staring at a professor and your classmates, doesn’t that sounds great?!?! Have you been cooped-up all winter and ready for a summer outside? You don’t need to be a student for this job, we welcome all qualified applicants for our positions. WORK OUTSIDE IN COCHRANE! Amazing!
If you have previous experience in landscaping, at a golf course or parks environment, and mechanical aptitude, a class 5 license (GDLs welcome!), and a positive attitude…that’s a requirement…we welcome your application for Parks & Open Spaces Worker.
Why should you consider working for us?
Our employees enjoy many perks including competitive public sector pay, professional learning and development, and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals.
As an organization, the Town of Cochrane has a focus on investing in people. This is not a boring municipality. We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection and innovation. We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement. We are municipal employees and we are accountable to all the residents of the Town of Cochrane. Want to be a part of this exciting time?
We need hard-working seasonal staff. Are you one of them? Apply today, not tomorrow, today! Read on for more details about this job and the qualifications, and then apply today…what are you waiting for?
As a Parks and Open Spaces Worker you will:
• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of the Section’s areas of responsibilities such as but not limited to parks, cemeteries, sports fields, playgrounds, pathways, historical resource sites, downtown streetscapes, skateboard parks and river/stream riparian areas, by mowing, weeding trimming, litter pick up, grave digging, tree pruning, sports field marking, etc.
• If required and as directed, respond to customer inquiries.
• Clean and perform minor repairs and maintenance on Town owned playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, fencing and structures.
• Operate light trucks, tractors, mowers, trimmers, hand tools and/or other light equipment; perform light maintenance on mentioned items/equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe operation.
• Load/unload materials and/or equipment into and out of vehicles/trucks, etc.
• Ensure all administrative duties of the position are performed: checklists, pre-trip inspections, service records, time sheets.
If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience:
Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools, mowers, trimmers, etc.)
• Experience working within a municipal parks environment, at a golf course, or within a landscaping environment
Preferred:
• Enrollment or completion of Post-Secondary Education in Horticulture, Arborist, Sportsfield, Irrigation, Cemetery, Landscaping experience
• Mechanical aptitude and basic problem-solving skills
• Experience operating Lawn tractors, Rotary mowers, Gas-powered trimmers, Trailering, 1-ton or 3-ton trucks
Skills and Abilities:
Required:
• Physically able to perform required duties
• Self motivated and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks
• Basic computer skills
Preferred:
• Safe use of hand tools as well as small and large mobile equipment
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in performing routine maintenance, landscaping and construction tasks
Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations:
Required:
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean Criminal Record
Preferred:
• One or more of these certificates: Diploma in Horticulture, Turf Management Certificate, Sports Field Operators Certificate I and II, CSA Playground Certificate, ISA Arborist Certificate, Landscape Gardener
• Emergency First Aid CPR/AED
• WHMIS
• Participation in the Town’s Safety Training: - Dog Awareness, Fire Extinguisher, Trailering, Defensive Driving
The Town of Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all of its employees. As a Town of Cochrane employee you must take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at Town worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, Town directives and procedures and attend all identified orientations and training.
Still interested? Here’s how to apply:
• Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume, and a letter stating how your experience match the required qualifications, skills and abilities for this position
• Applications for this position will be accepted until all suitable candidates are found at www.cochrane.ca/jobs
• Teamsters Local Union 987 - wage grid level 9
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Land AcknowledgementIn the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
Land Acknowledgement
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $18.96
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- 124 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B9, Canada