Parks Labourer/Maintenance Worker

The DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH is seeking an experienced Labourer Maintenance Worker, Parks

Engineering Department

Competition Number 2025-15

The District of Central Saanich, located on the Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island enjoys the reputation of being among the best locations in Canada to work, live and play. Central Saanich is bounded on both the east and west by ocean and is known for its scenic rolling countryside and bounty of farms. This community of 18,000 residents has a vibrant, small village character and includes the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations; and it is central to all amenities of the Greater Victoria area.

When you help run a dynamic community, no two days ever feel the same. As part of a growing but tight-knit team, you will have the ability to bring your ideas to the table and influence the organization and the community. Our team is highly collaborative, loves to laugh, is customer service focused, and is dedicated to the fantastic community we serve.

If this sounds like an environment you’d like to be a part of, consider joining us!

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the District’s Facilities and Parks Supervisor, and with oversight by the Parks Lead Hand, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of the District owned facilities, parks and open space systems (such as: sports fields, trails, beach accesses, and roadway landscapes).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Three (3) years relevant experience in parks operations and/or a related field acceptable to the Employer or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One (1) year of courses in parks maintenance related courses such as a certificate in horticulture;
• A current valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with air endorsement; and,
• A current Traffic Control Certification.

The hourly pay rate for this permanent full-time (8 hours per day), Monday to Friday position is $33.06-35.76 (2024 rates). Interested candidates are invited to apply via CentralSaanich.ca/jobs or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the competition number to resume@csaanich.ca by 4:00 pm on April 29, 2025.

We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.