Are you ready to make a difference and serve your community?  Do you enjoy working hard and spending your day outside?  Do you see the value of being a part of the beautification of our Parks and Open Spaces? If that’s the case, the Labourer II - Parks Operations position could be perfect for you!

 

The City of Lethbridge, Community Services, Parks Operations is accepting applications for up to five (5) seasonal Labourer II positions

STATUS: Full Time, Seasonal  

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, night and weekend work as assigned

PAY RATE: $23.63 per hour  

 

In this role, you will: as a valued part of our amazing team, get to be involved in a variety of duties.  Under the direction of our Foreperson or Coordinator, your duties will include (but are not limited to): mowing, weed whipping, ground levelling, watering, planting flowers, weeding flower beds, raking, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing, spring cleanup, general cleanup, and any other related Parks & Cemeteries maintenance functions. With such a variety of tasks you certainly won’t be bored!

 

This is a great entry level position if working in public service (outside in nature!) is something that excites you!

 

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

·         Must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent 

·         A valid class 5 license is required, and a Drivers Abstract that is satisfactory to the City of Lethbridge

·         Must have the ability to work night and weekend shifts as assigned

·         Preference will be given to those who have previous related experience in a Park or Cemetery environment, or outside labour setting

·         Committed to earning the trust, respect, and confidence of the community by reflecting exemplary public service

·         Have the work ethic, physical ability, stamina to perform manual labour tasks for extended periods of time

·         Rain or shine (or wind), you can work under varying weather conditions

·         Tactful, diplomatic and working with limited supervision is natural for you

·         Results-oriented team member who always demonstrates professionalism

·         Strong communication skills, including the ability to carry out duties based on written and oral instructions

·         City of Lethbridge applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory performance or conduct record

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Hiroshi Okubo, Parks Operations Manager, at 403-330-5108, or at hiroshi.okubo@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

 

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, at the time an offer of employment is provided, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of offer and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, your offer of employment may be rescinded. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

 

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to: 

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence. 

• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City. 

• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including: 

a. Impaired Driving related offence 

b. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle 

c. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer 

d. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident 

e. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited 

f. Careless Driving

 

If you are a current City of Lethbridge employee, depending on the circumstances of your current position, you may also be required to provide a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract as part of the recruitment process. 

 

Closing Date: April 1, 2026 at 4:00PM MST

                                               

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

                                                                                                                               

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

 

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

               

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