Seasonal Labourer I - Parks

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The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Seasonal Labourer I to join our team.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call 902-543-4651.

About the Role

This unionized position within the Town’s Parks department provides maintenance and upkeep of all parks and green spaces including trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and their facilities as well as the Outdoor Swimming Pool and Brookside Cemetery.

Learn more about the role here

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• A combination of education and experience may also be considered

Certification:

• Valid class 5 NS drivers license is required
• Other related certifications: chain saw safety, traffic safety, confined space, etc. are considered an asset

Experience:

• Previous experience with landscaping, sports field maintenance, trails maintenance, or related experience is a strong asset.

Terms of Employment

• Wages : $22.66 per hour (on April 1, 2026)

• Status: Unionized (CUPE, Local 1092)
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm).
• Work is physically demanding, and the incumbent must be capable of meeting these demands including (but not limited to) standing, walking, climbing, crouching/bending, lifting, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Work takes place primarily outdoors, and the incumbent may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including working in the heat/cold and inclement weather .

Deadline to apply: 11:59pm, Friday July 17, 2026