Skilled Worker, Parks

Job summary

Maintain outdoor and indoor parks and recreation facilities, as well as trees, parks, horticultural gardens, and landscaped areas. Contribute to landscape construction and work as part of the Parks and Recreation team.

Job details

Competition Number 26-114 Salary $29.49 - $29.49/Year Job Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date December 10, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview The City of Saint John is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, team orientated and motivated Skilled Worker to join our Parks and Recreation team. The incumbent will work in a multi-facetted department responsible for maintaining various outdoor and indoor Parks and Recreation facilities as well as trees, parks, horticultural gardens and landscape construction. Essential Qualifications Applicants must possess a minimum one year post-secondary education. A Diploma or Degree in Horticulture and/or Arboriculture or a related discipline would be a definite asset and is essential for advancement in the career development system. The aptitude to learn and to adapt to new workplace technologies, and the ability to develop in the municipal public service is essential. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their resume to: City of Saint John Attention: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (employment opportunities) The City of Saint John is an equal opportunity employer. Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Maintain outdoor and indoor parks and recreation facilities, as well as trees, parks, horticultural gardens, and landscaped areas. Contribute to landscape construction and work as part of the Parks and Recreation team.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least one year of post-secondary education. A diploma or degree in horticulture, arboriculture, or a related discipline is an asset and is essential for advancement in the career development system; adaptability and willingness to learn workplace technologies are also required.

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Horticulture
• Arboriculture
• Parks Maintenance
• Facility Maintenance
• Landscape Construction
• Tree Care
• Adaptability
• Learning New Technologies
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation
• Environmental & Sustainability

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