The Municipality of North Cowichan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for student positions in our Parks Department. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and are ready to join one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

We are hiring students to fill a total of eight (8) positions in our Parks Department on a full-time, temporary basis from approximately May 4 to August 28, 2026. Additional positions may be added, which are dependent upon receipt of a grant (to qualify for the grant-funded positions, the successful candidate must be between the ages 17 and 30 inclusive).

The duties for the Parks Student position will vary and may involve tasks related to parks and sports field maintenance or trail maintenance and construction. Tasks for parks and sports field maintenance may involve: operating parks machinery, garbage/litter pickup, painting, cleaning washrooms and general labouring. Tasks for trail maintenance and construction may involve: assisting in building new segments of mixed-use trails; performing rehabilitation and restoration on heavily impacted and temporarily inactive sections of trail; clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridors; cleaning, repairing, and constructing both natural and rock drains; helping with the installation of log and rock retainer bars and steps; restoring and enhancing fish habitat; and removing invasive species and replanting to repair stream channels.

Preferred candidates will have experience with labour-intensive jobs, such as landscape and grounds maintenance, trail maintenance and construction, general construction, farm labouring, painting, and use of related equipment, power tools, and machinery. Schedules may include work on weekends and shift work, and deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities for both positions:

• Registered as a full-time, post-secondary student at an accredited institution during the current academic year (2025-2026) and returning to school full-time in the upcoming academic year (2027-2028). Proof of enrolment will be required and can be included as part of your application package.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Independence of judgment and capability of working with minimal supervision.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 7 or "N" Driver's License at minimum; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required. Your drivers' abstract can also be included as part of your application package. Call ICBC at 1-800-663-3051 or go online at icbc.com for a free copy.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website. This position will receive an additional 6% pay in lieu of vacation.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.