Student Parks

**Town of Qualicum Beach**:
**Student Parks**:
**Temporary**
**Job Competition No. **2023-06**
**External Posting**
- May 1st to May 5th, 2023 Spring Practicum (unpaid)
- May 6th - approx. August 30, 2023 Temporary Full-Time Student Labourer

Successful applicants will provide a support function to staff in Parks Department and gain valuable practical and/or professional experience.

**Typical duties will include**:

- Planting flowers, weeding, and watering flower beds, planters, and hanging baskets
- Weed control on hardscapes
- Trail maintenance
- String line trimming, brush clearing, and mowing
- Irrigation maintenance
- Litter pick up
- Other general labour duties as assigned

**Required qualifications include**:

- A current student enrolled in the VIU Horticulture Program on a full-time basis in the current academic year, returning to full-time studies in the fall term;
- Grade 12 plus a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record;
- Physical capability to safely complete continuous manual labour (e.g. bending, shoveling, lifting, pushing/pulling, etc.) in all weather conditions;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public;
- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team as well as independently; and
- Ability to follow direction, especially direction related to safe work practices.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered by the CUPE Local 401 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $19.69/hr ($20.09/hr effective July 01, 2023). Successful applicants will be expected to work 40 hours/week and shifts may include weekends and holidays.

**Human Resources**
201 - 660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

**_We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset