Municipality of Colchester Careers
Parks and Trails Maintenance Operator
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 Parks and Trails Maintenance Operator performs a variety of maintenance and construction functions in support of all Municipal parks, athletic fields, trails, and green spaces. Maintenance work includes painting, brush clearing, tree removal and planting, trimming bushes, mowing, whipper-snipping, weeding, and grooming flower beds. Construction work includes building/repairing/installing picnic tables, shelters, benches, signage and playground equipment. These tasks occur in varying types of weather and outdoor conditions. The Parks and Trails Maintenance Operator requires the ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour. This position works in cooperation with other Recreation staff and has communication with outside vendors or contractors and the public. The Parks and Trails Maintenance Operator is a lead hand for construction projects and machine operation while guiding and assisting Parks and Trails Maintenance Workers. This is a unionized position with CUPE 3945.
This is a full-time permanent year round position.
Salary range: $28.61/hour as per the collective agreement.
Qualities to succeed in the role:
· Problem solving ability
· Self-directed
· Carpentry skills
· Good communication and customer service skills
· Mechanically inclined
· Leadership ability
· Proven team player
· Strong knowledge of OHS practices
Education and experience:
· Completion of post-secondary education in a field related to the position or a combination of related education and proven ability.
· Minimum 3 years of Parks and Trails Maintenance experience.
· Experience in operating equipment such as sprayers, chainsaws, rototillers, irrigation equipment, power saws, and tractors.
· Experience in construction of wood structures associated with landscaping, parks and trails.
· Completion of WHMIS training and CPR/First Aid an asset.
· Possess a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers’ License and have access to a vehicle.
· 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 September 24th, 2025 at 4:30pm.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.colchester.ca.