Park Attendant - Night Watering

Position Summary

PARK ATTENDANT - NIGHT WATERING (Temporary, Full-Time) is a temporary full‑time position located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil‑Waututh Nations. The West Vancouver Parks Department seeks an individual with a passion for public service to support community parks and outdoor spaces during the winter months.

The primary duties of this role include:

• Watering hanging baskets, planted beds, and trees as required.
• Picking up litter and performing general park maintenance.
• Reporting leaks or concerns regarding district facilities via the evening emergency dispatch number.
• Assisting staff with horticulture tasks, turf maintenance, park construction, trail maintenance, playground maintenance, cemetery duties, and other related duties as operationally required.

• Familiarity with driving pickup trucks or larger vehicles (truck with hydraulics for pumping water).
• Mechanical aptitude for performing small repairs.
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently without direct supervision.
• General knowledge of safe use of landscape maintenance equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination for manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency and interest in park operations.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC.

Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full‑Time

40 hours per week. The proposed shift schedule is Friday through Tuesday, 8 hours a day between 10:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. (including holidays); hours may vary based on operational needs.

$30.88 per hour (2025 rate) plus $36.14 per hour when operating the watering truck; 14% in lieu of benefits.

11:59 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at  to apply. All candidates must apply through the Career Portal; we do not accept applications via email or hard copy.

Note:

All candidates must provide an acceptable driving record, a police information check, and a copy of their credentials. Driving records can be obtained from ICBC or by emailing the records to  Applications without a driving record will not be considered.

For details about required skills, knowledge, and abilities, refer to the class specification available on West Net or contact Human Resources. This posting does not list all duties or full specifications.

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