Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into action! We’re gearing up for an incredible season of transforming Cochrane’s parks into stunning spaces for everyone to enjoy. We need to mow the grass, prep the sports fields, plant shrubs and flowers, and oh, the trimming and weeding—that’s a constant adventure in spring and summer here.

Wow, this team does it all! And by the time spring arrives, they need a lot of help from enthusiastic seasonal staff for a 4-month term from the end of April to August. Specifically, from April 28 to August 29! Are you ready to commit to the entire term? Let us know in your resume or cover letter.

Do you know what feels awesome? Seeing the beautiful pathways, parks, and playgrounds being enjoyed by all the residents and visitors. There’s no beating that sense of pride!  So, put on your work boots, dress for the unpredictable weather (spring snow, rain, and sunshine!), and get ready to work outside in the refreshing air.

If you have previous experience in landscaping, working at a golf course or in a parks environment, mechanical aptitude, a class 5 driver’s license (GDLs welcome!), and a positive attitude (that’s a must!), we want you on our team. Be part of creating a vibrant community. It’s going to be amazing!

Are you ready to have the best summer ever? Join our team and enjoy perks like competitive pay, learning and opportunities, and the chance to work with other talented individuals in an outdoor setting.  At Cochrane, we’re all about investing in people and having fun while we do it! We’re not your typical municipality—we’re dynamic, growing, and full of opportunities for innovation and adventure. As municipal employees, we take pride in our work and are accountable to all the residents of Cochrane.

We’re looking for 30 enthusiastic and hard-working seasonal staff members. Are you one of them? Don’t wait—apply today! This is your chance to make a difference, have fun, and be part of something special. Read on for more details about this amazing job and the qualifications needed. What are you waiting for?

As a Parks and Open Spaces Worker you will:
• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of parks and green spaces, in ground and potted floral displays, cemeteries, sports fields, irrigation, playgrounds, pathways, historical resource site, downtown streetscapes, skateboard park and river and stream riparian areas.
• Specific duties include, but not limited to, spring and fall clean up, garbage collection, mowing, line trimming, weeding, flower/perennial planting, litter picking, burial/cremation plot preparation, tree/shrub pruning, sports field marking, assisting with irrigation repairs, fertilizing, overseeding, infrastructure repairs.
• Clean and perform minor repairs and maintenance on Town owned playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, fencing and structures.
• Operate light trucks, tractors, mowers, trimmers, hand tools and/or other light equipment; perform light maintenance on mentioned items/equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe operation.
• Load/unload materials and/or equipment into and out of vehicles/trucks, etc.

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
• Clean Criminal Record
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools, mowers, trimmers, etc.)
• Experience working in horticulture, landscape maintenance or construction, golf course, turfgrass, arboriculture, irrigation, parks and/or cemeteries. Related education and experience may be considered
• Physically able to perform required duties
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred:
• Mechanical aptitude and basic problem-solving skills
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED
• Experience operating Lawn tractors, Rotary mowers, Gas-powered trimmers, Trailering, 1-ton or 3-ton trucks
• Safe use of hand tools as well as small and large mobile equipment
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in performing routine maintenance, landscaping, and construction tasks.

Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As part of our team, you’ll take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, and participate in orientations and training.

How to apply:
Ready to spend your summer working in the great outdoors and making a difference in our community parks and open spaces?  We want to hear from you!  Submit your resume along with an engaging letter that highlights how your experience aligns with the qualifications, skills, and abilities we’re looking for.

Make sure to answer these key questions in your application:
– What class of Driver’s License do you have?
– The term for this position is from April 28, 2025, to August 29, 2025. Do you have any plans that would limit your availability during this period?

Applications for this position will be accepted until all suitable candidates are selected at www.cochrane.ca/jobs
Position Classification: Teamsters Local Union 987 (Wage Grid Level 9)