Parks Labourer - Urban Forestry (Natural Areas) Job at City of Surrey
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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Temporary Full-Time.
Scope
We are looking for motivated and hardworking labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry and habitat restoration field-based work. The Urban Forestry – Natural Areas team provides exciting opportunities and challenges in an active and energetic environment.
This temporary employment is seasonal from April to November 2023 and/or from May to December 2023, working 40 hours per week, including statutory holidays and weekend work.
Responsibilities
Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff. Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including: Invasive plant removals. Planting maintenance (weeding/brushing/mulching). Planting native trees and shrubs. Trail maintenance (vegetation pruning, leaf blowing, and tread repairs). Refuse and yard waste removal. Tree debris clean-up. Completing heavy physical work in all weather conditions, requiring sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination. Interact with the public in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Have a valid BC Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Have experience performing manual labour.
Have experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, and hand saws).
Demonstrate ability to identify native and invasive plants.
Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and submit a Drivers abstract.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
T his job will be posted until Janauary 27, 2023.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Temporary Full-Time.
Scope
We are looking for motivated and hardworking labourers who are interested in gaining valuable career experience from a wide variety of urban forestry and habitat restoration field-based work. The Urban Forestry – Natural Areas team provides exciting opportunities and challenges in an active and energetic environment.
This temporary employment is seasonal from April to November 2023 and/or from May to December 2023, working 40 hours per week, including statutory holidays and weekend work.
Responsibilities
Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff. Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including: Invasive plant removals. Planting maintenance (weeding/brushing/mulching). Planting native trees and shrubs. Trail maintenance (vegetation pruning, leaf blowing, and tread repairs). Refuse and yard waste removal. Tree debris clean-up. Completing heavy physical work in all weather conditions, requiring sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination. Interact with the public in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Have a valid BC Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Have experience performing manual labour.
Have experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, and backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, and hand saws).
Demonstrate ability to identify native and invasive plants.
Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check and submit a Drivers abstract.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
T his job will be posted until Janauary 27, 2023.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
Please Note :
clearvoyant.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clearvoyant.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.