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Senior Parks Maintenance Worker (3 Temporary – up to 8 months)  

Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department

POSITION FUNCTION

Senior Parks Maintenance Workers contribute to the enhancement and upkeep of the City’s public parks and open spaces, utilizing specialised skill in the operation of industrial vehicles and a variety of hand tools and power equipment, to ensure the continued excellence of the City’s public spaces.

KEY DUTIES

Park Maintenance Support

 Assist with Park operations by performing assigned tasks in horticulture, arboriculture, turf, and infrastructure such as:

• Mowing, trimming, weeding, digging, raking, and removing refuse and debris.
• Preparing, planting, and maintaining flower and shrub beds, landscapes, boulevards, turf, sports fields, and young trees.
• Constructing and maintaining pathways, hard infrastructure, playgrounds, irrigation, furniture, playground equipment and ponds and streams.

• Maintaining cemetery grounds and assisting with interments.
• Grinding stumps, chipping brush and with direct supervision light pruning.
• Watering of trees, baskets, turf, and various garden landscapes.
• Maintaining tree wells, tree grates, and tree guards.
• Flagging and directing traffic around equipment and operations and in public laneways.
• Collecting data for the purpose of updating inventory and data collection apps.
• Recording accurate daily equipment logs, material slips, time sheets and tree watering or maintenance records.
• Providing instructions and information to other staff as required and respond to general enquiries from the public and other departments regarding park maintenance.
• Conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance to vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Park Equipment Operation

The role performs its assigned functions through the operation of:

• Various industrial-sized trucks: tanker trucks, aerial lift trucks, truck with trailer, hook lift truck, and leaf vacuum trucks with related equipment.
• Brush chippers, loaders, and stump grinders.
• Industrial tractors equipped with turf/horticultural attachments.
• Small crane operation for loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Commercial ride-on mowers to maintain grass in public spaces, requiring proficiency in adjusting and maintaining reel and blade height and in loading and unloading the mower from the trailer.
• Various light power equipment, such as light rollers, light all-terrain utility vehicles, concrete mixers, and small vibrating tampers.
• Various small power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, power pole saws, push mowers, rototillers, edgers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, sod cutters, grinders, sanders and cut saws.
• Various hand tools related to park maintenance.

Perform related duties where required and qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

• Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed while in progress.
• Problems are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

• Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (occasional)

Mental Effort:

• Short periods of intense concentration while operating equipment. (occasional)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

• Normal.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to dust, jarring and equipment noise and vibration. (occasional)
• Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
• Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, and biohazards. (occasional)
• Exposure to traffic. (occasional)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand and carry out job related instructions.
• Operate a variety of industrial-rated equipment and vehicles.
• Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
• Work safely on job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• Grade 10
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

• 2 years of directly related experience in commercial landscape, horticulture and/or tree maintenance including operating industrial landscape maintenance equipment and tools or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Work schedule: The following shifts are scheduled based on operational requirements - 10:45pm - 7:15am (night shift basket watering) and 7:00am - 3:30pm (day shift) shifts may vary, (40 hour work week)

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master working out of Nanaimo.  

As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety; departmental leadership; crew supervision and a strong customer service focus. The Master ensures efficient vessel operations, including navigation, route and ship management, regulatory compliance, maintaining operational records and logs, and supporting the business performance of the vessel. The Master oversees crew training in fire, safety and boat drills, ensure that safety equipment is operational and provide leadership in emergency situations.  

The Role: 

• Oversee the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently, ensuring that it is berthed and unberthed in a safe, efficient manner 

• Make operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and condition of the ship 

• Oversee the comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring and replacement of safety and fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates 

• Ensure a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances 

• Ensure that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that the route performance records and vessel’s operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements  

• Have suitable working experience as a Chief Officer or Master of a vessel over 350 GRT including management of the activities of deck and shipboard employees 

• Act as an on-watch management representative for the Company 

• Are computer proficient with a good working knowledge of current software programs 

• Are an innovative leader with a strong focus on customer service and Company objectives  

• Ensure high standards of mariner professionalism and employee relations at all times 

• Assist in the preparation of the deck budget, as well as ensuring effective vessel financial administration 

• Monitor and watch budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining cost variances 

• Oversee the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets 

• Perform other duties as required 

What you bring to the team 

Master, Near Coastal, or Master Mariner Certificate of Competency. Experience as a master of a large vessel. In addition, you have demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in MS suite applications. 

Training in business and leadership would be an asset. Travel is required. 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your nextgreat careermove, pleasesubmityour cover letter and resume byFebruary 5, 2026.  

Additional information 

The target salary range: $135,600-$150,700 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master working out of Nanaimo.  

As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety; departmental leadership; crew supervision and a strong customer service focus. The Master ensures efficient vessel operations, including navigation, route and ship management, regulatory compliance, maintaining operational records and logs, and supporting the business performance of the vessel. The Master oversees crew training in fire, safety and boat drills, ensure that safety equipment is operational and provide leadership in emergency situations.  

The Role: 

• Oversee the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently, ensuring that it is berthed and unberthed in a safe, efficient manner 

• Make operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and condition of the ship 

• Oversee the comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring and replacement of safety and fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates 

• Ensure a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances 

• Ensure that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that the route performance records and vessel’s operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements  

• Have suitable working experience as a Chief Officer or Master of a vessel over 350 GRT including management of the activities of deck and shipboard employees 

• Act as an on-watch management representative for the Company 

• Are computer proficient with a good working knowledge of current software programs 

• Are an innovative leader with a strong focus on customer service and Company objectives  

• Ensure high standards of mariner professionalism and employee relations at all times 

• Assist in the preparation of the deck budget, as well as ensuring effective vessel financial administration 

• Monitor and watch budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining cost variances 

• Oversee the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets 

• Perform other duties as required 

What you bring to the team 

Master, Near Coastal, or Master Mariner Certificate of Competency. Experience as a master of a large vessel. In addition, you have demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in MS suite applications. 

Training in business and leadership would be an asset. Travel is required. 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your nextgreat careermove, pleasesubmityour cover letter and resume byFebruary 5, 2026.  

Additional information 

The target salary range: $135,600-$150,700 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

Available Shifts:

• 4am - 12:30pm - Monday - Friday

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

How You’ll Help: 

• Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
• Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
• Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision 

Perks & Benefits:

• A company-matched pension plan
• Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
• Career growth opportunities
• Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Rep will be responsible for performing general building and property maintenance. Maintain HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and equipment. They will help coordinate the day to day operation of the facilities department. Responsible for the upkeep and preservation of the company's grounds, including some landscaping and snow removal. Accountable for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. The Facilities staff shall also be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition, and will perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying Facilities manager of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. This may also include cutting the lawn and maintaining the gardens in a visually pleasing manner

Pay Range: $19 - $23

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities. 
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on daily equipment and facility such as replacing light bulbs and/or fixtures. 
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and repair functions. 
• Perform a variety of minor electrical repairs and work 
• Perform a variety of duties related to installing drywall, patching, sanding, and painting 
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. 
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor. 
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. 
• May be involved in some aspects of building maintenance requirements for new construction, renovations or updates to current systems. 
• May help coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects. 
• Work with site-wide building maintenance to ensure compliance to any construction, renovation or updates. 
• Support department management, project managers and consultants as required 
• Update and maintain information in the company's records systems and department databases 
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work. 
• Attend meetings as required. 
• Meet with Fire Department, Hydro, etc. as required. 
• Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required. 
• Operate grounds-keeping power equipment and maintain external property as required. 
• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems, e.g., "systems for preventative maintenance", "maintenance requisitions", scheduled work and continued quality improvement/risk management programs.
•  Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and Facilities Maintenance Coordination experience; 
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; 
• Highly motivated and able to work independently. 
• Minimum 1 year experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings 
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities 
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment 
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership 
• Building trades certificate or equivalent desirable 
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills 
• Possess a valid driver's license 
• Excellent time management and project management skills 
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment 
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing 
• Able to work well under pressure 
• Strong attention to detail

 Work Conditions: 

• 24/7 availability may be required 
• Physical ability to lift up to 75lb • 
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc. 
•  Work both indoors and outdoors 

Employee Benefits and Perks: •

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health 
• Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday 
• Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
•  Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance 
• Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program 
• Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities 
• Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up 
• Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare EHN Canada is an employment equity employer.
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If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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