Utility Worker - Parks

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.

Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Parks Division as Regular Full-Time Utility Worker. As a valued team member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of our city's beautiful parks and recreational spaces.

Reporting to our Parks Infrastructure Asset Coordinator, you will perform semi-skilled park facilities maintenance, repair, and construction work in this unionized position. This is a CUPE Local 386 position.

As a Utility Worker - Parks, you will be responsible for various tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of park features, including but not limited to:

Other duties include:

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, applicants should possess the following:

Work Schedule:

Although subject to change based on operational needs, these positions will be scheduled to work Wednesday – Sunday and/or a Saturday-Wednesday work week, with Monday/Tuesday and/or Thursday/Friday off.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $36.08 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit  for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.