Parks Labourer - Urban Forestry (Natural Areas)

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Temporary Full-Time.

Scope

We are looking for motivated and hardworking labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry and habitat restoration field-based work. The Urban Forestry - Natural Areas team provides exciting opportunities and challenges in an active and energetic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff. • Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including:
• Invasive plant removals. • Planting maintenance (weeding/brushing/mulching). • Planting native trees and shrubs. • Trail maintenance (vegetation pruning, leaf blowing, and tread repairs). • Refuse and yard waste removal. • Tree debris clean-up.
• Completing heavy physical work in all weather conditions, requiring sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination. • Interact with the public in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. • Have a valid BC Driver's license with a safe driving record. • Have experience performing manual labour in all weather conditions. • Have experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, and hand saws). • Demonstrate ability to identify native and invasive plants. • Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Information

Pay Grade: Schedule C

Hourly Rate: $29.89

Conditions of Employment

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and submit a Drivers abstract.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

T his job will be posted until April 29, 2024.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

Category

Engineering