Parks Worker (Litter Collection)

Temporary Full-time
Engineering, Parks & Environment Department
Competition #24-03
Langley City, strategically located in Metro Vancouver, has a vibrant community spirit and an inspiring vision of being “The Place To Be” now and in the future. Langley City has all the amenities of any urban centre in very close proximity: great shopping, 300 acres of parks, world-class educational institutions, and entertainment facilities.
Do you enjoy working outdoors and are self-motivated? The City is looking for a temporary full-time Parks Worker in the Parks Operations Division of the Engineering, Parks and Environment Department. This assignment starts April 2, 2024, and ends October 1, 2024; subject to operational requirements the assignment may be extended. This assignment will be focused on Litter Collection, operating a light duty vehicle on an assigned route and emptying litter containers, and will perform other Parks Worker duties as required.
Parks Workers perform a variety of manual duties in the maintenance of floral and tree areas, turf and sports fields, playgrounds and related park areas.
RATE OF PAY: $30.25 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rate)
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, Wednesday – Sunday*

• schedule subject to change based on operational requirements

Temporary Full-Time employees are paid 6% of their regular earnings in lieu of paid vacation and become eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.
The successful candidate will have Grade 12 plus experience in general construction and maintenance of parks and landscape work and the stamina and coordination to perform manual work outdoors in all weather conditions. Previous small truck operator experience including performing minor maintenance is preferred. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License is required. Details of the position and its requirements can be found in the job description at the following link: www.langleycity.ca/cityhall/employment
If you would like to join a team committed to building a vibrant, healthy, and safe community we invite you to apply. Please email your cover letter, resume, and a current Personal Driving Record that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. (Please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside. Select the 5-year option if obtaining online.)
Submit your application by 4:00pm on Friday, February 2, 2024, to the Langley City Human Resources Division, hr@langleycity.ca, using the following format in the subject line: LAST NAME First Name #24-03.
Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
The City has a Covid 19 vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.