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4 Month Term – May to August

Position Summary

The City of Campbell River is searching for an experienced Parks Specialist I to join our Parks Team in this auxiliary 4-Month Term position of 40 hours per week. Reporting to the Parks Manager and working directly under the supervision of the Green Space Coordinator or Parks Supervisor, the Parks Specialist I performs a variety of tasks assigned in the day‑to‑day preparation and maintenance of sports fields, parks, McIvor Lake, cemetery, green spaces, and outdoor washrooms throughout the City of Campbell River.

Location

Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small‑town feel with large‑city amenities. We are a 45‑minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

What we offer

The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $34.34 per hour plus 12% in lieu of perks (equivalent to $38.46 per hour), based on a 40-hour work week.

Hours of Work

The hours of work will be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week,



between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with a lunch break of thirty (30) minutes, followed by three (3) consecutive days off.

Qualifications

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Building Services Worker (BSW) 1 Certification.
- Occupational First Aid Level I.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience as a labourer in a municipal or related setting.
- Experience working around heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, etc.

Posting Number

26-012-2

Posting Closing Date

April 12, 2026

Application Notes

We may be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.

Application Instructions

You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ link below.

Contact

Email

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📌 Parks Specialist I (Campbell River)
🏢 Township of Muskoka Lakes
📍 Campbell River