Parks Specialist I - 4 Month Term - (26-012-2) External Closes Apr 12/26
About the role
##Company Description
The City of Campbell River is searching for an experiencedParks Specialist Ito join our Parks Team in this auxiliary 4-Month Term position of 40 hours per week.
Naturally, Campbell River– Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.
**The role:**Reporting to the Parks Manager and working directly under the supervision of the Green Space Coordinator or Parks Supervisor, the Parks Specialist I performs a variety of tasks assigned in the day-to-day preparation and maintenance of sports fields, parks, McIvor Lake, cemetery, green spaces, and outdoor washrooms throughout the City of Campbell River.
What we offer:The rate of pay for this term, CUPE bargaining unit position is$34.34per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to $38.46 per hour), based on a 40-hour work week, May to August.
**Hours of work:**The hours of work will be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with a lunch break of thirty (30) minutes, followed by three (3) consecutive days off.
##Qualifications
Education/Training
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Building Services Worker (BSW) 1 Certification.
- Occupational First Aid Level I.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience as a labourer in a municipal or related setting.
- Experience working around heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, etc.
##Additional Information
**Posting Date:**March 26, 2026
**Closing Date and Time:**April 12, 2026
**Posting Number:**26-012-2
**Please Note:**We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.
**When you apply:**You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
**Questions about this position?**Email careers@campbellriver.ca
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Parks Specialist I - 4 Month Term - (26-012-2) External Closes Apr 12/26
About the role
##Company Description
The City of Campbell River is searching for an experiencedParks Specialist Ito join our Parks Team in this auxiliary 4-Month Term position of 40 hours per week.
Naturally, Campbell River– Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.
**The role:**Reporting to the Parks Manager and working directly under the supervision of the Green Space Coordinator or Parks Supervisor, the Parks Specialist I performs a variety of tasks assigned in the day-to-day preparation and maintenance of sports fields, parks, McIvor Lake, cemetery, green spaces, and outdoor washrooms throughout the City of Campbell River.
What we offer:The rate of pay for this term, CUPE bargaining unit position is$34.34per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to $38.46 per hour), based on a 40-hour work week, May to August.
**Hours of work:**The hours of work will be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with a lunch break of thirty (30) minutes, followed by three (3) consecutive days off.
##Qualifications
Education/Training
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Building Services Worker (BSW) 1 Certification.
- Occupational First Aid Level I.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience as a labourer in a municipal or related setting.
- Experience working around heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, etc.
##Additional Information
**Posting Date:**March 26, 2026
**Closing Date and Time:**April 12, 2026
**Posting Number:**26-012-2
**Please Note:**We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.
**When you apply:**You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
**Questions about this position?**Email careers@campbellriver.ca
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