If you take pride in hands-on work and enjoy keeping waterways and shoreline areas clean, safe, and well-maintained, we’d love to hear from you. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating equipment on the water and contributing directly to the care of our lake and surrounding green spaces.

We’re committed to making Chestermere a standout destination for outdoor living and recreation. From maintaining healthy waterways and clear shorelines to supporting vibrant parks and active recreation areas, your work helps ensure residents and visitors can enjoy the lake year-round. As one of Alberta’s fastest-growing lakeside communities, we deliver essential municipal services that support a thriving, active, and connected community.

We are hiring one (1) Barge & Weed Trailer Operator for the upcoming 2026 season:

• One (1) positions:         May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026

Schedule: May-July Monday to Friday 730AM-4PM

   July & August – Monday to Thursday 630AM-5PM Fridays as needed 630AM-3PM

Position Summary:

• As a member of the Parks team, the Barge & Weed Trailer Operator is responsible for providing seasonal upkeep and maintenance of Chestermere Lake, and the safe operation of various Weed Harvesting equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide seasonal labour for the maintenance, monitoring, and ongoing enhancement of parks and open spaces in the City of Chestermere.
• Weed harvesting operations: operates the Barge on Chestermere Lake to support weed harvesters in unloading stored weeds and transports them by truck/trailer to the compost yard; may also be required to operate weed harvesters and fuel truck.
• Performs daily equipment checks, records inspections as required, performs daily maintenance on all equipment and vehicles, ensures equipment and vehicles are clean and reports any broken or faulty equipment to the Plant Health Care Coordinator and/or the Plant Health Care Crew Lead.
•  Provide assistance to other departments or employees as assigned. 
• Appropriate and responsible use of confidential information; maintains confidentiality and security of all information related to the city.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for staff, visitors, the community and stakeholders, e.g., participates in workplace safety initiatives, participate in formal and informal worksite safety and environment inspections and audits, ensures compliance with the City’s Health and Safety Management System, reports and assists in the analysis of near misses or incidents. 

Note:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.  

Education and Experience:

• Grade 10 or GED preferred.
• Experience operating trucks with long trailers. (Approx. 35ft.)
• Experience operating weed harvesters or other watercraft considered an asset.

Required Certifications and/or Documentation:

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract deemed satisfactory by the city.
• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the city.
• Valid Standard First Aid CPR C and AED certification.
• Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of parks maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate appropriate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic analytical and creative thinking skills, ability to solve problems, make decisions, negotiate and deal effectively with people.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in fast paced environment and respond to action requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor working conditions.
• Sitting for long periods of time, regular and physically demanding work as well.
• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Union: Local 5592

Position Type: Seasonal 

Location: Community Operations 

Compensation: Pay Grade will be determined by position placement.

Pay: $18.50 - $24.00 *Subject to Shift Premium of $2.00/HR for weekend and certain evening hours

Days of Work:

• May-July Monday to Friday 730AM-4PM
• July & August – Monday to Thursday 630AM-5PM Fridays as needed 630AM-3PM

Start Date: May 4 End Date: August 28 subject to change