Labourer

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Labourer - Watering Truck

New Westminster, British Columbia

Employment Status
Auxiliary

Pay Range
$35.22 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Number of Openings: 1

Hours per Week: Other: up to 32 hours per week

Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387

Location: Queen's Park Maintenance Yard: 51 3rd Ave

Competition #: 1372

Additional Details: *6am start to accommodate access/traffic and summer heat

The Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity for one skilled, self-motivated individual who has a passion for horticulture operations. The primary role for this position focuses on watering hanging Baskets, planters, parklets and other areas with a large water truck from June to end of September. As a Horticulture Operations Labourer, additional duties may include assisting the Operation Crews in planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting in the renovation and maintenance of various landscaped, horticultural areas and greenhouse operations. Schedule may be adjusted due to operational requirement or budgetary constraints.

If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you!

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to the work.
• Diploma in Horticulture, or a combination of related training and experience is an asset
• Irrigation and or greenhouse experience will be an asset.
• Experience/competence navigating city streets in a large truck outfitted with a water tank and or trailer.
• Skill and knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
• Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
• Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule as required.

This position will remain open until filled.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work. 

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document.  Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted