Temporary Labourer: Parks & Recreation

Temporary Labourer:
Parks & Recreation
SALARY: $22.12/hr
About the Company: The City of Saint John is partnering with Drake International to welcome new and diverse talent as temporary labourers (40 hours per week) in the Parks & Recreation Department.
About the Role: Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to gain experience working for the city to add to your résumé? Are you a hard-working, reliable team player? If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on! We’re hiring team-oriented, motivated temporary employees to join the Parks & Recreation Department for up to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:

Depending on experience and training, you may be assigned to work in:
City parks and playgrounds.

Mowing and public spaces.

Outdoor sports facilities and field maintenance or recreational facilities.

Potential responsibilities include landscaping and lawnmowing, maintaining outdoor facilities, working with parks and gardens, and/or urban forest maintenance.

Qualifications:

You come to work every day in all weather, ready to work - and you're willing to work hard (Regular attendance is expected).

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Applicants must undergo a Criminal Background Check as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must provide a Drivers Abstract that is done within the last 30 days.

Able to perform a variety of physical tasks.

Ability to work with small crews or independently.

Must have CSA approved work boots.

Experience with lawn maintenance equipment, landscaping equipment, sports field maintenance equipment, or maintenance of flower and shrub beds is an asset.

Horticulture or Arborist experience is an asset.

What’s In It For You? When you join the team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

A temporary position at $22.12 per hour for up to 6 months.

A forty-hour work week (Generally ten-hour days) with 3 days off.

On-the-job training as needed – and the experience to show for it when the job finishes.

A variety of tasks and shifts.

Personal Protective Equipment supplied (Excluding CSA approved work boots).

How to Apply:If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply directly to this posting, including your most up-to-date resume.
About Us: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups and who are qualified will be given preference at the time of selection.