Posting InformationPosting Number CK54252PPosition Title Labourer II - 12-18 month termNo. of Staff Required 1Position Type TermTerm length 12 (possible extension to 18)Position Groups CUPE CivicDivision Infrastructure (DV220)Department Parks Operations (DP169)Branch Parks and Beaches (BR290)Purpose of your Position - Non UnionA labourer physically assists City work crews.Duties - UnionCuts and waters grass, using power lawnmower and power edger, as required.Cleans grounds of miscellaneous debris.Assists Gardeners in maintaining and pruning of flowers, trees, shrubs, and the laying of sod and repair of damaged turf.Assists in the installation, repair, or replacement of underground sprinkling systems, as required.Works on annual beach clean-up and cleans weeds from the lake, as required.Removes dead and damaged trees and shrubs, as directed.Sharpens and maintains hand tools, as required.Completes miscellaneous laboring tasks, such as cutting trees, emptying litter bins, sweeping sidewalks, and raking leaves.Shovels snow and clears sidewalks around civic buildings.Drives service truck in the collection of parks garbage, grass and tree cuttings, and similar refuse.Assists in the landscaping of parks and boulevards, including levelling and raking topsoil, seeding, and laying of sod and irrigating.Uses other hand-operated tools, such as portable pumps, motorized compactor, power saw, rototiller, jackhammer, compressor, etc.Performs related work as required.Skills & Abilities - Non UnionGood physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work.Ability to work well with other employees, the general public,



and employees of other companies.Necessary knowledge of sprinkler system installations repair and maintenance.Necessary elementary knowledge of parks and ground maintenance techniques, particularly as they pertain to turf maintenance and repair.Physical Demandslift 50lbsoutside all weather and light conditionsAdditional Hiring InformationTesting may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community's diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work setting where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.Pay RatePay Rate $33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefitsPosting Date09/02/2026Days of WorkThursday - MondayStandard Hours per Day8Hours of Work6am – 2:30pmseasonally, 7am – 3:30pmWork LocationPARKS OFFICE/YARDSpecify Work Location KLODocuments Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterDriver's AbstractOptional DocumentsEducation / CertificatesOther Document 1Other Document 2Other Document 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a Horticulture Certificate?YesNoIn Progress* Do you have a diploma in horticulture, arboriculture, urban forestry or a related field?YesNoIn progressI have a diploma in an unrelated field* How many years of experience do you have working in parks and general horticulture?NoneLess than 1 year1 to 2 yearsMore than 2 years* How many years of experience do you have performing general labour duties?NoneLess than 1 year1 to 3 years3 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years

📌 Labourer Ii - 12-18 Month Term (Kelowna)
🏢 City of Kelowna
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