Parks Maintenance Worker



Location: East Hants, NS

Do you like to work outdoors? Do you take pride in a job well done and have experience mowing, trimming and maintaining greenspaces? If being a part of a dedicated and safety-oriented team that enjoys what they do sounds like a good fit, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting seasonal full-time Parks Maintenance Workers. The successful candidates will be part of the team that maintains our growing Municipal parks, trails and playgrounds.

Responsibilities: General maintenance for our parks, trails, and playgrounds: health and safety inspections, property beautification, operation of light vehicles, mowers, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery, transport of equipment and supplies, cleaning, clearing brush, waste disposal, and providing visitor information.

Qualifications:

  • Related education and/or experience
  • Experience with gas powered and hand tools that pertain to maintaining outdoor areas
  • Experience with zero-turn mowers an asset
  • Capable of performing physical and manual labour associated with maintaining outdoor areas
  • General knowledge of mowing standards and horticultural practices
  • Class 5 drivers’ licence

Successful candidates may be requested to provide criminal records check and drivers abstract.

Position Start Date: mid-April to early-May 2026

Position End Date: Approx. October 30, 2026

Hourly Rate: $19.30 – $24.13, commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 7:00-3:30, Monday to Friday

 

Preference will be given to returning seasonal staff. Ad will remain posted until all positions filled.

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-883-6203.