Full-Time     Permanent

Wage Range: $24.00 to $30.00 (depending on experience)

Wage Type: Hourly (40 hours per week and shifts will be scheduled to cover a 7-day/week operation)

How to Apply: in person, fax, or email

Location: 120 Hawk Avenue, Town of Banff

Fax Phone: 403-762-1260

Email: jobs@banff.ca

Website: Career Opportunities • Parks Services Labourer – Municipal P

Overview

The Labourer, Parks Services “Takes care of Banff” by leveraging learned skills and experience in the care and maintenance of the Town’s public green spaces.

You enjoy the variety of year-round and seasonal duties and work locations, including: municipal parks and parkettes, cemeteries, playgrounds, and our Recreation Grounds amenities (multisport field, ball diamonds, skatepark, dog park, pump track, playground, tennis and basketball courts). With an eye for detail, you focus on keeping areas clean and safe for the use and enjoyment of the public. As a “seasoned” labourer, your coworkers look to your experience and in providing direction and guidance in performing work duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts all job duties and interactions with a focus on the Town of Banff’s employee Mission and Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Efficiency and Professionalism.

The following accountabilities are representative and do not reflect a comprehensive list of job duties.

Skill and experience in the operation and basic maintenance of the following:

• Vehicle and equipment operation, including:
  • Trucks equipped with air brakes and trailers
  • Backhoe, Loaders, Toolcat, Tractor, Sanders, Plows, etc.
  • Electric Utility Vehicles
• Associated light equipment & power tools, including:
  • Snow-clearing equipment (walk-behind/power brooms, snow blowers, etc.)
  • Power washer, lawn mower, etc.
  • Other manual, electric or gas-powered hand tools (trimmers, etc.)

Foundational labourer duties, including:

• Grass mowing and trimming in all parks services locations and sites
• Cemetery and Playground inspections, services and maintenance
• Litter-picking, general cleaning and garbage removal, splitting and stacking firewood.
• Special events support – delivery of equipment, set-up, tear-down, etc.
• Snow removal, including sidewalks, pathways, etc.
• Independent performance of tasks and appropriate team collaboration
• Compliance with employee and workplace policies, procedures and programs
• General maintenance associated with turf and irrigation management

Alignment with Health and Safety (H&S) program and Alberta OHS legislation, including:

• Participation in H&S committee, policies and procedures as required
• Following established safe work practices and use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Reporting incidents and injuries, as well as near misses
• Identifying hazards and reporting workplace risks
• Performing physical demands of the position, including:
  • Working outdoors in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, precipitation)
  • Maintaining physical stamina for majority of scheduled shift – up to 10 hours
    • Walking, standing, getting in and out of equipment, etc.
  • Lifting, pulling, pushing up to 23 kgs/50 lbs repeatedly
  •  Manual dexterity in use of specific tools and equipment
•  Meeting the cognitive demands of the position, including:
  • Exercising judgement and decisions appropriate to tasks and safety
  • Meeting deadlines and due dates in performance of tasks
  • Interacting with members of public in professional and helpful manner
  • Demonstrating behaviours of a respectful workplace of inclusion and belonging
  • Interpreting and responding to written and verbal information and instructions
• Other position and performance expectations, include:
• Assisting with department response to Action Requests related to Municipal Parks
• Attending and participating in daily/weekly/monthly departmental meetings, training and programs
• Working shift work and as scheduled across a 7-day a week operation
• Participating as scheduled in the Operations “on-call” program

Characteristics:
The following personal traits should be inherent in our Parks Services Labourer in Municipal Parks:

Team Leader:

you may not have the title, but, you have the respect and following of your coworkers who view you informally as their mentor. Your natural coaching and inspiration drives pride and performance in the work group.

Visionary:

you “see” the impact of day-to-day care and maintenance of municipal parks and green spaces that supports the Town’s setting in Canada’s premiere national park.

Adaptable:

whether it’s the ever-changing weather, work locations or daily areas of focus you transition your approach and communication in relationships with leaders, co-workers and members of the public effectively.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years work experience as labourer (preferably in a municipality), requiring job duties in landscaping and turf maintenance, including:
  • Care and appearance of municipally serviced parks, recreational and green spaces
  • Health and safety legislation, WHMIS workplace programs and safety policies, procedures
  • Use and care in operation of related vehicles, tools and equipment
  • Basic computer and data entry/tracking skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Shifts and scheduling across 7-days per week and participation in on-call schedule/program
• Possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and a clear Drivers’ Abstract on hire
• The following are assets in this position:
  • Flag person certificates
  • Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Alberta Class 5Q (air brake endorsement)
  • Post-secondary technical education or specific work experience in irrigation or turf maintenance

Duties are based on 40 hours/week and shifts will be scheduled to cover a 7-day/week operation. We offer a Hours of Work Averaging Agreement of 4 x 10-hour shifts/week providing you with 3 days off to enjoy all that Banff has to offer. The wage will be between $24.00 and $30.00 per hour depending on your experience. 

Employment will commence on February 18, 2025 or March 4, 2025 and the position is eligible for group health, dental and retirement benefits following the appropriate waiting periods. Nontraditional benefits such as annual bicycle tune-ups and no interest loans to support and encourage employees to be active and get outside!

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff.  As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

 “Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”

We are seeking leaders who can commit to regular scheduling and filling on recreation programming. If this position provides an opportunity to have fun at work and with people, while blending with your current employment commitments, we are eager to hear from you.

This position will remain posted until filled.

To apply please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter:

Email: jobs@banff.ca

Fax: 403.762.1260

Mail: Town of Banff, Box 1260, Banff, AB, T1L 1A1

Drop off: 120 Hawk Avenue, Banff

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.

For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit banff.ca/careers.