U029 - Trades - Parks Job Langley area,BC Canada,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: 26-U029 - Trades 1 - Parks

Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Trades 1 – Parks (from approximately March 16, 2026 to December 18, 2026) to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Parks Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations. In this unionized position you will perform manual maintenance and construction work and assist in communicating detailed instructions to a small group of assigned employees.

This position requires the physical strength and stamina to perform manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with supervising crews undertaking a wide variety of technical tasks in the field of horticulture including weeding, planting, watering, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, litter, and debris management

Work in cooperation with other municipal crews

Respond to service requests and public enquiries

Perform routine inspections and maintain records of activities in assigned areas

Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 plus recognized certification in horticulture or parks maintenance plus supervisory training, experience in horticulture, landscape installation and turf maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and materials used in parks construction/landscape work

Knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants in relation to the work performed

Ability to perform a variety of technical tasks related to horticulture

Ability to prepare and interpret landscape plans

Ability to prepare and maintain records related to the work

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate(s) will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (Note - Not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record
, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

Pesticide Applicators License – Landscape General

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

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Visit to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.


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