About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful recreational facilities!

Position Overview

We're seeking dedicated individuals to play a key role in supporting the care and maintenance of our parks and outdoor facilities. Under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Worker I performs routine maintenance of landscape and assists in the development and maintenance of fields, lawn bowling areas, park and facilities. Join a team dedicated to creating welcoming, well‑maintained parks and outdoor spaces for our community to enjoy!

In addition to great wages, employees receive access to counselling services and a staff membership pass. This pass provides drop-in access to the weight room, fitness classes, skating, pool, and our 9-hole golf course.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Maintains landscape areas, including fertilizing, mowing and watering lawns, planting, weeding and pruning garden areas (seasonally dependent).
• Maintains trails, including clearing overgrown areas, leaf clearing, cleaning culverts and ditches, sign posting and repairs.
• Prepares and cares for grounds, playing fields surfaces required for various sporting events.
• Assists in the construction and repairs in golf course, lawn bowls, park and golf areas.
• Operates small power tools and equipment such as push lawnmowers, weed eaters, chain saws and pickup trucks.
• Enforces Park regulations while providing helpful information to park and golf users.
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner and meets parks standards and regulations.
• Operates equipment necessary to complete all tasks.
• Participates in weekly yard and shop clean up and washing of vehicles.
• Assists other park crews when directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation, preferably supplemented by completion of technical courses related to park operations.
• One-year equivalence of work experience in a golf course and parks setting is required, with a demonstrated interest in parks work.
• A valid BC class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Physically fit and able to perform routine, repetitive and physical outdoor tasks in all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions within assigned timeframe(s).
• Ability to operate various hand tools and motorized equipment.
• BC Pesticide Applicators and First Aid/CPR C certificates are considered an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check (employer initiated) is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Applications

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 26-31 to be received prior to April 23rd, 2026, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: April 9th, 2026