Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Assistant
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About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Growing Canada's Community Canopies Assistant**!**
Temporary (12-week Term) | FullTime | On site
Starting at $24.16/hour
Help grow a greenerhealthier community, one tree at a time. If you're energized by outdoor work, community impact, and handson learning, this is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized sustainability initiative while gaining practical experience in parks operations. As a Growing Canada's Community Canopies Assistant, you'll play a meaningful role in expanding urban tree cover, supporting environmental stewardship, and helping shape the public spaces that residents enjoy every day.
What you'll do
- Contribute directly to the successful delivery of the Growing Canada's Community Canopies (GCCC) program, supporting the planting and care of hundreds of trees across the community.
- Help ensure accurate tracking and reporting of program outcomes by collecting, recording, and organizing data that supports informed decision
- Support the coordination and delivery of trees to community partners, including schools and the public, helping foster community engagement and environmental awareness.
- Assist with monitoring tree planting initiatives in public park spaces, contributing to longterm sustainability and canopy growth goals.
- Play a key role in daytoday program support, helping keep projects moving efficiently and safely.
What you bring
- A genuine interest in environmental sustainability, parks, and communityfocused initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional approach when working with colleagues, partners, and the public.
- Selfmotivation, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- The flexibility to collaborate as part of a team while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Dependability, organization, and pride in producing accurate, highquality work.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
- Working knowledge of GIS/GPS technology and comfort capturing data points
- A minimum of one (1) month experience in Parks related activities.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.
- Available to work a full-time schedule from May to August 28.
- This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use
Why you'll love working with us
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibilitywork life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Want a deeper look at what it's like to work here? Explore our Culture Playbook, which outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.
#brightideas
#LI-BV1
Not the right fit? Search for Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Assistant jobs in Medicine Hat, AB
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
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Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Growing Canada's Community Canopies Assistant**!**
Temporary (12-week Term) | FullTime | On site
Starting at $24.16/hour
Help grow a greenerhealthier community, one tree at a time. If you're energized by outdoor work, community impact, and handson learning, this is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized sustainability initiative while gaining practical experience in parks operations. As a Growing Canada's Community Canopies Assistant, you'll play a meaningful role in expanding urban tree cover, supporting environmental stewardship, and helping shape the public spaces that residents enjoy every day.
What you'll do
- Contribute directly to the successful delivery of the Growing Canada's Community Canopies (GCCC) program, supporting the planting and care of hundreds of trees across the community.
- Help ensure accurate tracking and reporting of program outcomes by collecting, recording, and organizing data that supports informed decision
- Support the coordination and delivery of trees to community partners, including schools and the public, helping foster community engagement and environmental awareness.
- Assist with monitoring tree planting initiatives in public park spaces, contributing to longterm sustainability and canopy growth goals.
- Play a key role in daytoday program support, helping keep projects moving efficiently and safely.
What you bring
- A genuine interest in environmental sustainability, parks, and communityfocused initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional approach when working with colleagues, partners, and the public.
- Selfmotivation, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- The flexibility to collaborate as part of a team while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Dependability, organization, and pride in producing accurate, highquality work.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
- Working knowledge of GIS/GPS technology and comfort capturing data points
- A minimum of one (1) month experience in Parks related activities.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.
- Available to work a full-time schedule from May to August 28.
- This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use
Why you'll love working with us
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibilitywork life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Want a deeper look at what it's like to work here? Explore our Culture Playbook, which outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.
#brightideas
#LI-BV1
Not the right fit? Search for Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Assistant jobs in Medicine Hat, AB
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.