Labourer

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54164P

Position Title

Term Appointment - Labourer II

No. of Staff Required

Position Type

Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

5 months

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Roadways Operations (DP212)

Department Name

Branch

Traffic Operations (BR190)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A labourer physically assists City work crews.

Duties - Union

• Cuts and waters grass, using power lawnmower and power edger, as required.
• Cleans grounds of miscellaneous debris.
• Assists Gardeners in maintaining and pruning of flowers, trees, shrubs, and the laying of sod and repair of damaged turf.
• Assists in the installation, repair, or replacement of underground sprinkling systems, as required.
• Works on annual beach clean-up and cleans weeds from the lake, as required.
• Removes dead and damaged trees and shrubs, as directed.
• Sharpens and maintains hand tools, as required.
• Completes miscellaneous laboring tasks, such as cutting trees, emptying litter bins, sweeping sidewalks, and raking leaves.
• Shovels snow and clears sidewalks around civic buildings.
• Drives service truck in the collection of parks garbage, grass and tree cuttings, and similar refuse.
• Assists in the landscaping of parks and boulevards, including levelling and raking topsoil, seeding, and laying of sod and irrigating.
• Uses other hand-operated tools, such as portable pumps, motorized compactor, power saw, rototiller, jackhammer, compressor, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5.

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work.
• Ability to work well with other employees, the general public, and employees of other companies.
• Necessary knowledge of sprinkler system installations repair and maintenance.
• Necessary elementary knowledge of parks and ground maintenance techniques, particularly as they pertain to turf maintenance and repair.

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

$33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Posting Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

06/19/2026

Days of Work

Wednesday to Saturday

Standard Hours per Day

Hours of Work

6:30am to 5pm

Work Location

PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4