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Forests, Gardens and Trails Summer Seasonal Labourer

$22 per hour

Town of Banff

Full-Time, Seasonal

Do you have a green thumb? Do you have a passion for flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs? Do you love the fresh air and a workplace that offers incredible mountain views? You’ll be eager for the opportunities available with our Municipal Parks team this summer to “Take Care of Banff” by maintaining our trails, flowers, and perennial beds.

Position Overview

As a summer seasonal laborer, your duties will include:

  • Watering, planting, deadheading, and weeding
  • Assisting with tree removals and maintenance
  • General care for our flowers and plants
  • Trail maintenance and litter picking
  • Delivery of special events equipment
  • Other maintenance functions necessary to keep our public spaces and parks in the best possible condition for our residents’ and visitors’ enjoyment

As an ambassador for the Town of Banff, your personal values inherently align with our employee values ( accountability, professionalism, efficiency, teamwork, and integrity ). If you are reliable, energetic, flexible, have a positive attitude, are willing to learn new tasks, have an eye for detail, and are ready to work outside in all temperatures and weather conditions, the Town of Banff is happy to consider your application for our Municipal Parks crew.

Contracts will commence June 30, 2026, and run until October 3, 2026, with possibility of extension (weather depending) or full-time permanent employment for the right candidate. Municipal Parks operates seven days a week on a compressed schedule. Working four 10-hour shifts (6am - 4pm) a week will leave you 3 days off each week to enjoy all that summer in Banff has to offer. This Seasonal contract could lead to a Permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications and Attributes

  • Experience driving vehicles up to a one-ton classification
  • Work experience in grounds and/or landscaping is an asset
  • Knowledge of workplace safety programs
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting (50lbs), carrying, and long periods of walking, standing, and working in all weather conditions
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license
  • A current and clean driver’s abstract (required on employment start date)
  • An air brake certification is a definite asset

The rate of pay is between $22.00/hour and $25.00/hour depending on experience. When you complete the term of your contract, in its entirety, you will be awarded a $1.00 per hour bonus (to be paid on your final pay cheque) for each regular hour worked.

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

Priority will be given to candidates with existing local accommodation.

“Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”

This position will remain posted until suitable candidates are selected.

Please submit your cover letter and resume mentioning “ Forests, Gardens and Trails ” to:

Email: ***email_hidden***

Fax: View phone number on canada.jobradars.com

Mail: Town of Banff, Box 1260, Banff, AB, T1L 1A1

Drop off: 120 Hawk Avenue – Operations Office (ATTN – Brian Johnstone)

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.

For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit banff.ca/careers.

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