The City of Lethbridge Public Operations Department, Parks Section, is accepting applications for one (1) seasonal position of Groundsperson Assistant/Special Events.

STATUS: Full Time, Seasonal

                2026 - up to 3 months, remaining seasonal period 

                2027 and future years - up to 7 months

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, weekend work required. The successful applicant will also be required to work some irregular shifts including evenings.

PAY RATE: $36.61 per hour

 

In this role, you will: under the direction of the Parks Maintenance Foreperson, be required to work with Recreation & Culture Department to coordinate the City-wide special events program, including responding to special event requests from customers; Coordinating activities with other City Departments; and Meeting customers on site to discuss logistics such as cost estimates, locations and timing and placement of equipment.  The successful applicant will assist with coordinating the City-wide annual flower planting program, including planning, planting and maintaining flower beds and tending the grounds of City facilities such as, but not limited to, City Hall, the Brewery Gardens, the LPS station, IBP and the Galt Museum. The successful candidate will also supervise and participate in the work of maintenance crews. Other related duties as assigned.

 

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

·         Completed High School Diploma or equivalent 

·         A valid class 5 Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract Satisfactory to the City of Lethbridge

·         Must have the ability to plan with a focus on attention to detail

·         Some knowledge of special event coordination and gardening practices

·         Be able to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions

·         Deal effectively and courteously with the public and understand plans, sketches and specifications

·         Safely operate a variety of small equipment

·         Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Hiroshi Okubo, Parks Operations Manager, at 403-330-5108

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

 

Closing Date: August 12, 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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