Parks Department

**PARKS DEPARTMENT**

**TEMPORARY YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT**

**Department**

We are currently recruiting temporary, full-time summer positions for our Parks Department.

**Contract Start Date**: May 5, 2025

**Hours Per Week**:40

**Contract End Date**:August 29, 2025

**Compensation Rate**$22.14 per hour

**Division**:Infrastructure & Operations

**Closing Date**:February 9, 2025

**About this Opportunity**

The Summer Parks positions will report directly to the Parks Supervisor. These positions are required to operate Parks-related equipment such as push mowers, ride on mowers, lawn trimmers, brooms, rakes, and various other hand tools. They will also perform labor type tasks under the direction of the Parks Supervisor or other full-time staff members as required.

**Responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Participate in hands on training and orientations of Parks Department related equipment.
- Operate hand tools for specific Park areas such as turf, playgrounds, ball diamonds, cemetery, landscaping, painting, minor repairs, grass cutting, vegetation maintenance, greenspace beautification, and multi-ways.
- Perform a variety of labor-related duties and assignments, as assigned by the Parks Supervisor.
- Assist full-time Parks Department staff with assigned tasks as required.

**Working Conditions**

Work outdoors regardless of weather and must have the ability to continuously use hand tools and lift heavy objects. This position requires proper PPE as appropriate to the performance of duties.

**Qualifications**
- High School Diploma is required.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
- First Aid certification is an asset.
- Experience operating small equipment and hand tools is an asset.
- The ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently.
- Ability to work with various groups of people both internal and external.

Please forward your resume _**quoting Competition #EDSOU-202504**_ to:
Human Resources

Town of Edson

PO Box 6300

Edson, AB T7E 1T7
- **We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $22.14 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-09