Parks & Horticulture Labourers at City of Delta

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Works Yard

Employment group: CUPE Local 454

Hours of Work: 40 Hour Work Week

Job ID: 26-10 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Opportunities Available

The City of Delta’s Parks Operations services Delta’s three communities: Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. Exciting opportunities await individuals with a passion for horticulture, arboriculture, and landscape and turf care. We are seeking reliable, self-motivated, and flexible team players to join our Parks/Horticulture teams in a variety of labouring positions, including Parks Maintenance Workers, Equipment Operators, Trades Gardeners and General Labourers.

These positions involve the care, maintenance, and enhancement of Delta’s parks, gardens, sports fields, and natural landscapes. Duties may include planting, pruning, mowing, aerating, fertilizing, turf maintenance and repair, irrigation system operation and maintenance, tree and shrub care, flower bed management, mulching, and other groundskeeping tasks. You will also operate small equipment and machinery commonly used in landscaping and horticultural work, including mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and similar tools to support horticultural, turf, and landscaping operations.

Candidates must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Physical fitness and the ability to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions are essential. Strong public relations and interpersonal skills are required, as these roles involve interacting with the public in a professional, tactful, and diplomatic manner.

A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with a safe driving record is required. Applicants must submit a current Driver’s Record showing five years history along with their application. Please have this document ready to upload when you apply. Previous experience in horticulture, arboriculture, landscaping, turf management, or groundskeeping is an asset. Training or courses in Public Works or related fields is considered an asset.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $32.93 to $40.00 (2024 Rate), depending on the position awarded. Temporary full-time employees become eligible for extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage after six months of continuous employment.

As positions have a variety of start dates, applications will be reviewed, and hiring will occur throughout the posting period.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.

Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.