Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

Who are we looking for?

The Town of Cochrane is seeking up to two (2) Senior Summer Parks Workers to provide peer lead / working-lead support, coordination, and mentorship. This assignment is non- supervisory and supports continuity and safe work practices within our seasonal Parks team during peak summer operations. One Senior Summer Parks Worker will be assigned to the Mowing & Trimming Team and providing support to a Town wide string trim crew. The other Senior Summer Parks Worker will be assigned to the Horticulture Team and providing support to the flower planting/ weed removal crew.

This is an ideal opportunity for a returning and experienced Seasonal Parks Worker who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting others, and helping the team deliver high-quality service to the community.

This position is non-supervisory and has no authority for discipline, performance management, scheduling, hiring, leave approval, or other HR decisions. All staff continue to report to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators. The Senior Summer Parks Worker supports coordination within the daily plan set by the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators and does not approve time or change schedules/work assignments.

Why build your career with Cochrane?

• Make a visible impact in the community: Help keep Cochrane’s parks, pathways, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming all summer long.
• Build real, hands-on experience: Develop practical skills in municipal operations, groundskeeping, basic maintenance, teamwork, and working safely outdoors.
• Step into leadership: Gain lead experience by helping coordinate daily work, supporting onboarding, and mentoring other students—great for your resume.
• Learn strong safety habits: Work in an environment that emphasizes safe work practices, PPE, and learning the right way to do the job.
• Work with a supportive team: Join a crew that values collaboration, respect, and helping each other succeed on busy summer days.
• Grow your confidence and professionalism: Strengthen communication, reliability, customer service, and problem-solving in a real workplace setting.
• Be part of a Town that values culture: Work in a positive environment grounded in transparency, curiosity, accountability, innovation, and teamwork.

What are some of the duties of the Senior Summer Parks Worker?

Senior Summer Parks Workers remain hands-on in the work while also providing lead support to the crew. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a first point of contact for routine operational questions from summer parks workers in the field and escalate issues to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators as required.
• Help coordinate day-to-day tasks by supporting and communicating priorities set by the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators, helping the crew understand expectations, and flagging barriers or changes in the field.
• Support onboarding by helping new summer parks workers learn routines, equipment basics, site standards, and safe work practices.
• Assist with tracking and communicating field updates (e.g., site conditions, supply needs, work completed).
• Model professionalism, respectful conduct, and strong customer service in public-facing environments.
• Coach other summer parks workers on quality standards, efficiency, and safe work habits.
• Promote a collaborative team environment by addressing minor questions early, reinforcing team standards and safe work practices, and flagging concerns promptly to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators
• Reinforce safe work procedures, hazard awareness, and PPE expectations.
• Support completion of daily safety requirements (e.g., toolbox talks, FLHAs, pre-use checks) and remind the crew of requirements; escalate concerns to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators
• Report hazards, near-misses, or incidents promptly to the Parks Supervisor or Parks Operators
• Perform general Parks duties alongside the team (e.g., mowing, trimming, litter collection, watering support, basic maintenance tasks, facility/park cleanliness)

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

**Education and Experience:**Required:

• Eligible for Summer employment (as per Town requirements).
• Minimum of two (2) seasons of employment in the Town of Cochrane Seasonal Parks Worker role.
• Available to work the full term – May 4th – August 28th, 2026
• Demonstrated experience guiding and supporting coworkers in a team-based environment
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools, mowers, trimmers, etc.)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract if required.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work (lifting, bending, walking, repetitive tasks) in varying weather conditions.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and a strong safety mindset.

Preferred:

• Experience operating lawn tractors, rotary mowers, gas-powered trimmers, trailering, and 1-ton or 3-ton trucks

**Skills and Abilities:**Required:

• Physically able to perform required duties and manual tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform manual tasks
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to provide guidance to others while actively participating in work tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Town of Cochrane Parks operations, procedures, and safety practices

Preferred:

• Safe use of hand tools as well as small and large mobile equipment
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in routine maintenance, landscaping, and construction tasks

**Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations:**Required:

• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

How this assignment will be filled

This is a temporary operational assignment within the Seasonal Summer Parks Worker team for the 2026 season. It is not a permanent vacancy and ends at the conclusion of the seasonal term.

Interested candidates will submit a brief Expression of Interest included in their application. Selection will be based on operational readiness and the criteria below and will include a short meeting with the Parks Supervisor to confirm fit for lead/coordination responsibilities.

Candidates will be assessed on demonstrated ability in:

• Safety leadership
• Reliability and accountability
• Job knowledge and quality of work
• Mentorship/team leadership
• Communication and coordination

Still interested? Here’s how to apply

Please submit the following via email to Chris Collins – chris.collins@cochrane.ca

1. Your resume, and

2. A short Expression of Interest outlining:

• Why you’re interested in the Senior Summer Parks Worker assignment
• One example of how you’ve demonstrated safe work practices
• One example of mentoring/helping a teammate
• Any relevant Parks/seasonal experience (Town experience if applicable)

1. The hourly rate for the position is between 24.58/hr and 25.37/hr and is based on a 40-hour work week.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.