If you’re passionate about keeping our stunning lakefront parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and green spaces looking their absolute best and you love being part of a lively, growing lakeside community, then we are interested in hearing from you.

We are on a mission to make Chestermere an unbeatable spot for active outdoor living; imagine endless summer days on the water, vibrant parks buzzing with families, top-notch sports fields ready for action and beautiful green spaces that everyone enjoys year-round. As one of Alberta’s fastest growing lakeside gems, we deliver dynamic municipal services, recreation, and community spirit that help people thrive, play and connect.

We are hiring up to twenty (20) Seasonal Parks Workers – Turf for the upcoming 2026 season:

• Twenty (20) positions:  May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Position Summary:

As a Seasonal Parks Worker you will be responsible for assisting in the overall upkeep and maintenance of city parks, sports fields, green spaces and playgrounds.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Taking daily directions and training from your seasonal crew leader.
2. Mowing, trimming, blowing, raking, weeding, pruning trees, mulching garden beds and other duties as assigned.
3. Operating trucks, mowers, trimmers, tractors, blowers, hand tools and other equipment.
4. Reporting any broken or faulty equipment or infrastructure to your seasonal crew leader.
5. Assist other departments or employees as needed.
6. Ensure the duties and responsibilities as outlined are completed in the most efficient, effective and safe manner.
7. Perform minor equipment servicing and greasing, keep vehicles and equipment clean daily, report any damage or issues promptly.
8. Responsible for using confidential information appropriately and maintaining the confidentiality and security of all information related to the city.
9. Demonstrates City values of Collaboration, Humour and Fun, Integrity, Professionalism, and Accountability.

     10. Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Experience performing duties in parks, golf or landscaping environment is considered an asset.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment is considered an asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Physically able to perform required duties.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Standard First Aid CPR/AED or the ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires physically demanding work in all types of weather conditions.

Union: CUPE Local 5592

Position Type: Seasonal 

Location: Community Operations 

Compensation: Pay Grade will be determined by position placement.

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour.