Casual Labourer, Parks & Open Spaces

Job summary

The Casual Labourer will perform general maintenance of parks, sports fields, and municipal properties, including mowing, trimming, and litter collection. They will also assist with facility upkeep, snow and ice control, and provide support for community events.

Job details

Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts on an as-needed casual basis, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Start Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 JOIN OUR TEAM The Town of Devon is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and community-minded individual to join our Parks & Open Spaces team as a Casual Labourer. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and values contributing to their community. As part of our team, you will help maintain parks, trails, sports fields, playgrounds, landscaped areas, and other municipal amenities that residents enjoy every day. WHAT YOU'LL DO PARKS & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE * Maintain parks, sports fields, playgrounds, trails, landscaped areas, and other municipal properties. * Perform mowing, trimming, vegetation management, litter collection, and general grounds maintenance. * Assist with planting, beautification, and seasonal maintenance activities. * Help keep public spaces safe, clean, and well-maintained. FACILITIES & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT * Assist with inspections, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and upkeep of park amenities and municipal assets. * Support seasonal facility and infrastructure start-up and shutdown activities. * Assist with snow and ice control operations as required. * Operate equipment, tools, and vehicles used in parks maintenance activities. COMMUNITY & EVENT SUPPORT * Assist with community events, festivals, recreational activities, and special projects. * Provide professional and courteous service to residents, user groups, contractors, and visitors. * Respond to routine inquiries and communicate concerns to appropriate staff. SAFETY & TEAMWORK * Identify and report hazards, maintenance concerns, and operational issues. * Follow all Town policies, safe work procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements. * Work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and other Town departments. * Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence. * Legally entitled to work in Canada. * Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather and environmental conditions. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Satisfactory Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. ASSETS * CPR/First Aid Certification. * WHMIS Certification. * Experience working in parks, landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, agriculture, or municipal operations. * Experience operating light equipment and tools. * Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools. Previous experience is considered an asset; however, training will be provided to the successful candidate. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is primarily performed outdoors and requires: * Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. * Working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and uneven terrain. * Operating equipment, tools, and municipal vehicles. * Availability for evening, weekend, statutory holiday, and special event shifts as required. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires sound judgment, situational awareness, and strict adherence to safe work practices. COMPENSATION $21.96 to $26.23 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. WHY WORK FOR THE TOWN OF DEVON? At the Town of Devon, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the community by helping maintain the outdoor spaces and amenities that residents enjoy throughout the year. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, service excellence, and pride in public service. APPLY TODAY If you enjoy working outdoors, are dependable, and take pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application through the Town of Devon's online applicant tracking system. As a condition of employment, successful candidates must provide: * A satisfactory Criminal Record Check; and * A satisfactory Driver's Abstract. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Casual Labourer will perform general maintenance of parks, sports fields, and municipal properties, including mowing, trimming, and litter collection. They will also assist with facility upkeep, snow and ice control, and provide support for community events.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Parks maintenance
• Grounds maintenance
• Mowing
• Trimming
• Vegetation management
• Litter collection
• Equipment operation
• Minor repairs
• Snow and ice control
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical labor
• Litter Control
• Power Tool Operation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Agriculture
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Construction
• Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Interpersonal Communications
• Landscaping
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Public Service
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Sports & Recreation
• Parks Laborer
• Construction Helper / Worker
• Building Construction Labourers
• Construction Laborers

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