Role overview

Use Your Expertise to Enhance Prince George Parks!

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development, the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

In this role, you will help maintain the parks and sports fields in Prince George, ensuring they remain green and well-kept. Your responsibilities will include installing and maintaining turf grass and irrigation systems, as well as performing tasks related to turf construction and maintenance. This encompasses activities such as landscaping, turf repair, irrigation repair and installation, topdressing, overseeding, aerating, fertilizing, sweeping, and mowing. Summer seasonal positions are subject to annual layoff and recall.

About your background:

You have completed Grade 12 and hold a Certified Irrigation Technician Level 1 certification from the Irrigation Association of BC. Ideally, you have also completed a course related to the trade. Additionally, you bring at least one year of relevant experience to this skilled position. Some supervisory experience is preferred. A Level 1 First Aid certification is also preferred, or you must obtain it within six months. Your commitment to safety is essential. A valid full-privilege Class 5 driver's license is required (or out-of-province equivalent). The successful candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain a clear Police Information Check for offences related to the position.

Why You Will Love Working for our Parks & Solid Waste team at the City of Prince George:

Work in a team environment in a variety of settings throughout the city.
Enjoy a competitive wage of $37.80 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by June 26, 2026 to: http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.