Parks Summer Student
Job No:
DLC37
Location:
Lake Country
About the Opportunity
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Parks Summer Student based in Lake Country, BC.
Reporting to the Parks & Facilities Manager, the Summer students will be asked to complete a wide range of tasks in support of the Parks team.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:
- hand mowing, string trimming, hand weeding, gardening, infield grooming, janitorial duties in facilities, garbage collection and special event monitoring.
- operating various pieces of equipment used in the daily maintenance operations of the Parks department;
Training will be provided before any staff is asked to complete a task or operate a piece of equipment.
More About You
To qualify for this role, you must possess a Valid Driver’s License. Steel toe boots are required. First aid ticket would be considered an asset.
You must fulfill the Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
As our ideal candidate, you have excellent communication skills, time management skills and an willingness to learn.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About the Benefits
- You will receive a competitive salary of $18.00 per hour
- A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture
This position is 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings from May 1 – August 31, 2023 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on March 26th, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca