The District of Invermere has openings for Summer Students in the Parks Labourer and Garden positions in the Public Works Department.  This is a temporary full-time position within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit starting in May until August consisting of 40 hours per week.

DESCRIPTION

Parks Labourers

Under general supervision, the Student Labourer performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual labouring duties. Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructure including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings.

o      6:00am – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts.

o      Mondays – 4:00 pm – 12:00 am (Movies in the Mountains events in July & August)

Gardeners

Under general supervision, the Student Gardener is primarily focused on flowerbed planting and maintenance. Work involves helping with the preparation of flowerbeds, gardening tasks involving the cultivation of a variety of flowers and plants in large garden areas, planting, weeding, fertilizing, and pruning numerous varieties of plants, flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees

o      6:00am – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts.

Employment Term:

o      Employment will commence in early May and will terminate in late August.

Starting Pay Rate:

o      Is currently under review.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

1. Some related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. Knowledge of WCB Regulations as related and appropriate.

3. Must be enrolled in high school or post secondary school.

4. Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.