Municipality of Colchester Careers
Grounds Maintenance Utility Worker- Recreation (10-month temporary term)
Description
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: Reporting to the Parks and Trails Supervisor, the Grounds Maintenance Utility Worker performs grounds maintenance, concentrated on mowing grass, of all Municipal parks, athletic fields, trails, and green spaces. Other outdoor labour duties may be required. These tasks occur in varying types of weather and outdoor conditions. The Grounds Maintenance Utility Worker requires the ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour. This is a unionized position with CUPE 3945 working 40 hours per week.
This is a 10-month temporary term position with the potential for seasonal reoccurrence.
Salary Range: $28.20/hour, as per the collective agreement. This position is not eligible for the group benefits plan or pension plan.
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Possess time management ability
- Proven team player
- Effectively takes direction
Education & experience required:
- Experience in performing grounds maintenance to include mowing, weeding, gardening, trimming, and maintenance of flower beds
- Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment
- Experience working with a work crew
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant to the provisions that apply to this work
- Completion of WHMIS training and CPR/First Aid an asset
- Possess a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers’ License
- Can produce a satisfactory criminal record check and driver’s abstract
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to inform Human Resources upon being contacted for an interview if there is need for an accommodation in the selection process.
Please apply before 4:30pm on September 17, 2026.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.
Compensation
$28.20 per hour