Labourer II - term

Position: Labourer II - 12-18 month term
Posting Information  Posting Number CK54252P
Position Title Labourer II - 12-18 month term
No. of Staff Required 1
Position Type Term
Term length 12 (possible extension to 18)
Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division Infrastructure (DV220)
Department Parks Operations (DP169)
Branch Parks and Beaches (BR290)
Purpose of your Position - Non Union  A labourer physically assists City work crews.
Duties - Union   Cuts and waters grass, using power lawnmower and power edger, as required.
Cleans grounds of miscellaneous debris.
Assists Gardeners in maintaining and pruning of flowers, trees, shrubs, and the laying of sod and repair of damaged turf.
Assists in the installation, repair, or replacement of underground sprinkling systems, as required.
Works on annual beach clean-up and cleans weeds from the lake, as required.
Removes dead and damaged trees and shrubs, as directed.
Sharpens and maintains hand tools, as required.
Completes miscellaneous laboring tasks, such as cutting trees, emptying litter bins, sweeping sidewalks, and raking leaves.
Shovels snow and clears sidewalks around civic buildings.
Drives service truck in the collection of parks garbage, grass and tree cuttings, and similar refuse.
Assists in the landscaping of parks and boulevards, including levelling and raking topsoil, seeding, and laying of sod and irrigating.
Uses other hand-operated tools, such as portable pumps, motorized compactor, power saw, rototiller, jackhammer, compressor, etc.
Performs related work as required.
Skills & Abilities - Non Union   Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work.
Ability to work well with other employees, the general public, and employees of other companies.
Necessary knowledge of sprinkler system installations repair and maintenance.
Necessary elementary knowledge of parks and ground maintenance techniques, particularly as they pertain to turf maintenance and repair.
Physical Demands  lift 50lbs
outside all weather and light conditions
Additional Hiring Information  Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
Pay Rate  Pay Rate $33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits
Posting Date  09/02/2026
Days of Work  Thursday - Monday
Standard Hours per Day  8
Hours of Work  6am – 2:30pm
seasonally, 7am – 3:30pm
Work Location  PARKS OFFICE/YARD
Specify Work Location KLO
Documents Needed to Apply   Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Driver's Abstract
Optional Documents
Education / Certificates
Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
Supplemental Questions  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Horticulture Certificate?  Yes
No
In Progress

* Do you have a diploma in horticulture, arboriculture, urban forestry or a related field?  Yes
No
In progress
I have a diploma in an unrelated field

* How many years of experience do you have working in parks and general horticulture?  None
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years

* How many years of experience do you have performing general labour duties?  None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years