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Business: The Village of Ashcroft
Email: accounting@ashcroftbc.ca
Phone: 250-453-9161
Address: Ashcroft, BC. V0K 1A0

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JOB POSTING: PARKS MAINTENANCE POSITIONS (UP TO 2) – STUDENT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Organization: Village of Ashcroft Department: Public Works Position Type: Student Summer Employment (Union Positions – CUPE Local 900)
Position Overview: The Village of Ashcroft is seeking up to two (2) enthusiastic and motivated students for Parks Maintenance positions within the Public Works Department for the summer of 2026. These positions are unionized under CUPE Local 900 and are scheduled to begin Monday, May 4, 2026, and continue until Friday, August 28, 2026.
The current rate of pay is $23.72 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation and $1.25 per hour in lieu of benefits (following completion of the probationary period). Please note that the Collective Agreement is currently under bargaining, and wage rates and benefits may be subject to change accordingly.
These positions require a 40-hour work week, scheduled Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform a variety of park and greenspace maintenance tasks
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Assist with general labour duties as required
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Carry out occasional janitorial tasks in park facilities
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Interact with the public and respond to general inquiries in a professional manner
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Operate vehicles and equipment as required with a valid driver’s licence
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Perform physically demanding work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Qualifications:
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Interest in outdoor and hands-on work
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Comfortable working in public environments and interacting with community members
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence preferred; applicants with an “N” or “L” licence will be considered
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Ability to answer general questions and provide basic information to the public
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Ability to follow direction and work both independently and as part of a team
Preference: Preference may be given to students returning to a post-secondary institution in the fall, however students returning to secondary school will also be considered.
Application Deadline: Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume by 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to:
Maike Mayden, Accounting Clerk PO Box 129 Ashcroft, BC. V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-9161 Email: accounting@ashcroftbc.ca