Park Attendant - Garbage and Litter Collection

PARK ATTENDANT – GARBAGE AND LITTER COLLECTION

(Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications for temporary full‑time Park Attendants to work with the garbage and litter collection team. The primary duty of this position will be emptying garbage, collecting litter and sorting recycling in district parks. The successful candidate will be required to work on weekends.

The work for this position is considered manual work, requiring physical effort and stamina. The successful candidates may also be required to assist staff with: park construction; maintaining playgrounds, sports fields, and grass areas; horticulture; cemetery duties; and other related duties as operationally required.

The successful candidate must have:

• General knowledge concerning safe use of landscape maintenance equipment and tools;
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather;
• The ability to interact with the public in a courteous and effective manner;
• An aptitude/interest in parks operations;
• Experience with operating trucks will be an asset and,
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC.
• During the assessment process, successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver’s Abstract from ICBC. The length of these assignments will be dependent upon operational requirements.
• The successful candidate is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on West Net or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 40‑hour work week, including weekends

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.88 per hour (2025 rate) plus 14% in lieu of benefits. This position has a pay structure with three steps increase after certain hours.

Closing Date: 11:59 PM Thursday, January 1st, 2026

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal on our website at  to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.

Park Attendant - Garbage and Litter Collection

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