Summer Seasonal Worker, Parks & Open Spaces

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 architecture and our friendly people. Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
Do have experience working within a parks environment, 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 land, 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.
Wow, this team takes care of a lot! And by the time May comes around, they need help…lots of help from seasonal staff for a 4-month term from end of April – August.
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. Hard to beat that sense of pride.
Put on your work boots, dress for the spring snow then rain then sun, and work outside in the fresh air. If you have previous experience in landscaping, at a golf course or parks environment, have mechanical aptitude, a class 5 license (GDLs welcome!), and a positive attitude…that’s a requirement…we welcome all qualified applicants. Be a part of creating a vibrant community. Amazing!
Why should you consider working for us?
Our employees enjoy many perks including competitive pay, professional learning and development, and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals.
As an organization, 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, 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 Cochrane. Want to be a part of this exciting time?
We need 30 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 and responsibilities of parks and green spaces, in ground and potted floral displays, cemeteries, sports fields, irrigation, playgrounds, pathways, historical resource site, downtown streetscapes, skateboard park and river and stream riparian areas.
• Specific duties include, but not limited to, spring and fall clean up, garbage collection, mowing, line trimming, weeding, flower/perennial planting, litter picking, burial/cremation plot preparation, tree/shrub pruning, sports field marking, assisting with irrigation repairs, fertilizing, overseeding, infrastructure repairs.
• 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.

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
• Clean Criminal Record
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools, mowers, trimmers, etc.)
• Experience working in horticulture, landscape maintenance or construction, golf course, turfgrass, arboriculture, irrigation, parks and/or cemeteries. Related education and experience may be considered
• Physically able to perform required duties
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

• Mechanical aptitude and basic problem-solving skills
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED
• Experience operating Lawn tractors, Rotary mowers, Gas-powered trimmers, Trailering, 1-ton or 3-ton trucks
• 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.

Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all its employees. As an employee you must take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, 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 selected at www.cochrane.ca/jobs
• Position Classification: 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 Acknowledgement
In 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.