Parks Labourer Student
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Community Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$20.04 per hour, plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay being prorated
Hours Per Week
35
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two full-time Parks Labourer Students to join our Parks team for a four-month term, starting in May 2026. The Parks Labourer Student performs a variety of outdoor activities including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of the CVRD’s parks and trails and helping to educate the public on park rules. Reporting to the Senior Parks Technician, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Performing a variety of general labour activities including garbage pick-up, sweeping, removing invasive species, cleaning, painting, shoveling and other labour-related tasks within the CVRD parks;
Operating various light trucks, small equipment and hand tools;
Constructing and maintaining trails in park settings;
Carrying out safe work practices, reporting unsafe situations and implementing emergency procedures as directed;
Interacting with and educating the public on the regional district’s bylaws pertaining to parks;
Assisting with routine maintenance in all parks as required.
Our ideal candidate is:
Comfortable working in an outdoor, wilderness environment in all-weather conditions, operating small equipment and interacting with the public, with over six months up to one year of directly related experience and a minimum of Grade 12 (or equivalent);
Certified in Emergency First Aid (Occupational First Aid Level 1 is an asset);
Courteous and tactful with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors, volunteers and coworkers;
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
Comfortable using hand tools, working in awkward positions, standing and walking throughout the day and performing heavy manual work as required.
The hours of work for these positions will be 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work as needed. A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: Applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.
Parks Labourer Student
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Community Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$20.04 per hour, plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay being prorated
Hours Per Week
35
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two full-time Parks Labourer Students to join our Parks team for a four-month term, starting in May 2026. The Parks Labourer Student performs a variety of outdoor activities including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of the CVRD’s parks and trails and helping to educate the public on park rules. Reporting to the Senior Parks Technician, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Performing a variety of general labour activities including garbage pick-up, sweeping, removing invasive species, cleaning, painting, shoveling and other labour-related tasks within the CVRD parks;
Operating various light trucks, small equipment and hand tools;
Constructing and maintaining trails in park settings;
Carrying out safe work practices, reporting unsafe situations and implementing emergency procedures as directed;
Interacting with and educating the public on the regional district’s bylaws pertaining to parks;
Assisting with routine maintenance in all parks as required.
Our ideal candidate is:
Comfortable working in an outdoor, wilderness environment in all-weather conditions, operating small equipment and interacting with the public, with over six months up to one year of directly related experience and a minimum of Grade 12 (or equivalent);
Certified in Emergency First Aid (Occupational First Aid Level 1 is an asset);
Courteous and tactful with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors, volunteers and coworkers;
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
Comfortable using hand tools, working in awkward positions, standing and walking throughout the day and performing heavy manual work as required.
The hours of work for these positions will be 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work as needed. A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: Applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.