Job Description

Sturgeon County is hiring a temporary full-time (up to 39 weeks - approximately March 2 to November 27, 2026), Parks Maintenance Labourer II position. This role performs park and trail operation and maintenance activities within Sturgeon County.


This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites. The position works 7 am to 5:30 pm (10 hour days) Tuesday to Friday.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Park and Trail Asset Operation and Maintenance (30%)

Performs daily operation and maintenance of sport fields, playgrounds, trails, picnic sites, washrooms and other assets and improvements within County parks and open spaces, which includes waste/refuse management, grooming, sweeping, cleaning, and janitorial servicing. Safely operates various equipment to perform work including push and riding lawn mowers, skid steers, tractors, weed trimmers, utility terrain vehicles, pickup trucks, trailers, and power tools.

Turf Management (30%)

Performs mowing on Sturgeon County lands, including developed parks and along Sturgeon County's trail network utilizing a variety of riding mowing systems. Trims grass and weeds around obstacles within parks and open spaces.

Winter Accessibility, Snow, and Ice Control (20%)

Completes snow removal and ice management on trails and surrounding park and open space assets. Completes skating trail and ice surface maintenance and construction. Hauls equipment to various worksites across Sturgeon County.

Inspections and Risk Management (10%)

Performs inspections and addresses corrective actions as required such as removal or obstacles and hazards. Participates in a rotational weekend schedule as required to address emergent risks and safety issues within Public Parks and Open Spaces.

Other Related Duties (10%)

Assists with preparations for and attendance at special events. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System. Adheres to all of Sturgeon County's policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in lawn care and property maintenance. Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing. Experience driving a pickup on gravel roads. Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain lawn maintenance equipment. Valid class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract. Minimum Emergency First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Ground Disturbance level ll certification or the ability to obtain. National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain. National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain. National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain. National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain. Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain. Utility terrain vehicle training or ability to obtain. WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain. Related Ability to work in a team environment or independently. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others. * Problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues.