Labourer - LOU On-Call

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.

This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for multiple Permanent, On-Call Labourer positions with the beautiful City of Kamloops! We are seeking hardworking and reliable Labourers to join our Parks team and truly make Kamloops Shine. In this role, you will assist with the maintenance and care of public parks, gardens, and recreational areas. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, landscaping, waste collection, and general upkeep to ensure safe, clean, and attractive green spaces for the community.

The successful candidates will be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of equipment such as lawnmowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other power tools.

If you love working outside and performing manual labour in all weather conditions, are a team player and have a safety mindset, this could be the perfect position for you. Apply today!

Being a City of Kamloops employee allows you to take advantage of employee well-being programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through onsite gyms and a Wellness Works program that focuses on this critical corporate building block.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5 or equivalent.

• Previous experience caring for parks or public works grounds and equipment.

* Please be sure to upload an "N" Print Driver's Abstract (Commercial Drivers Abstract) with your application.

** All applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted by email**

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 14% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE local 900 position. More than one may be hired.

The posting may close anytime after February 13, 2026 if qualified candidates are found.

Please see the attached Letters of Understanding for more information onthis position.

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Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at  or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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