Operations worker II – seasonal park laborer

City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Operations worker II. City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation department enhances residents’ quality of life by managing parks, community centers, and recreational facilities. It provides diverse activities such as sports, fitness, and cultural events. The department fosters community engagement and promotes healthy lifestyles through its well-maintained green spaces and programs. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Board of Parks and Recreation
Position: Operations worker II – seasonal park laborer
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $33.06 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Unit: 1400
Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Shift: Full time hours (7:00am – 3:30pm), Monday to Friday
Requisition ID: 40468

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of high school
Experience: Candidates should have experience in basic labour, and horticulture

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather
• The candidates should have sound knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the work
• The candidates should have the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have a Class 5 or higher driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia
• The candidates should have knowledge of safe work procedures
• The candidates should have some knowledge of construction and landscape maintenance tasks
• The candidates should have some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work
• The candidates should have the ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work
• The candidates should have the ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public
• The candidates should have skill in the use of a variety of tools related to landscape maintenance
• The candidates should have a current and valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and a satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
• The candidates should have 5 years of accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
• The candidates should have 3 years of accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to demonstrate sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects
• The candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting, and to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas
• The candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on ladders, outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces
• The candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment
• The candidates should be able to perform a variety of park operations tasks including digging, planting, weeding, raking, and edging flowerbeds, sweeping and clearing pathways, cutting grass, operating mowers, using line trimmers, and general turf care equipment, collecting and removing litter
• The candidates should be able to perform tasks requiring heavy physical effort and agility, and use hand and motorized tools for general horticulture maintenance, brushing for restoration projects, and trail maintenance
• The candidates should be able to contribute to the overall care and maintenance of Vancouver Park

How to apply:

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