Labourer 1 - Golf

Competition No.:
2023-LG

Duration:
Auxiliary

Salary:
$29.40 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2021 rate)

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Last Updated:
2/7/23 8:37 AM

Description
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community.  With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team.  People like you!

Our Golf Division, within the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, is looking for auxiliary staff to work at one of the four Burnaby operated golf courses. This position works seasonally starting in early April through to end of September. Candidates will work approximately 25 hours per week with shifts starting as early as 5:00 AM. Travel between golf courses may be required. This is an opportunity for individuals to work and learn with a progressive turf-care team. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Maintaining turfgrass on greens, tees, fairways, rough, and practice areas
• Sand trap maintenance
• Golf course set up
• Sodding
• Fertilizing
• Aerating
• Trimming and pruning
• Irrigation and drainage maintenance and installation
• Landscape construction and maintenance
• General labour duties
• Performing related duties as required

The ideal candidate will be an individual who possesses a desire to learn, and is highly motivated. Candidates with golf course labouring experience, knowledge and skills in the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in golf course maintenance work is preferred. Turfgrass maintenance and related landscaping experience could be taken into consideration. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions are required. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 5, is required.

Hourly wage: $29.40 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2021 rate). This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers.

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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