Parks and Greenbelt - Summer Student

Summer Student Employment Opportunities

The District of Sparwood is currently recruiting for the following summer student positions.

Parks and Greenbelt Workers

(Multiple Positions)

Duties & Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for mowing and weed whipping all parks and greenbelts including edging around parking lots, sidewalks, planters and buildings

Assist with other park and building maintenance including painting of playground equipment, fences, benches, bleachers, picnic tables, hydrants, street signs and streetlight standards

Responsible for landscape and turf maintenance duties on District’s boulevards, sports fields and parks including planting, pruning, raking, fertilizing, digging and weeding

Daily litter pick up around town and sweeping with weekly solid waste removal from park and facility garbage cans

Operation of light trucks, mowers, edger’s, trimmers, blowers, roto rakes, pressure washers, wheelbarrows and various hand tools.  Responsible for the cleaning and the general maintenance of equipment including fuel, oil and air filter checks

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities / Work Demands

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or Class 7N Driver’s License would be considered an asset

Experience relating to public works, landscaping, building maintenance or janitorial would be considered an asset

Expected to go through an equipment training and safety orientation program including a review of relevant District’s policies and procedures

Physical ability to continuously use hand tools, undertake labour intensive tasks, lift heavy objects, stand and walk throughout the day, and work in inclement weather

Salary and Benefits: The current wage is $19.95 is in accordance with the Collective Agreement.  In addition, students will receive an Active Living Pass which entitles the employee to full access to all municipal recreation facilities, such as the leisure center pool, arena, weight room, racquet courts, climbing wall, and select programs.

Employment Start Dates: Student position start dates will commence starting May, June and July and into August 2026, subject to student availability.

Eligibility as a Student: To be eligible for student employment at the District, applicants must be between 17 and 26 years of age, enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school at the time of application or be attending an educational institution prior to the summer term and be returning on a full-time basis for the upcoming school term.  Unless otherwise specified, eligible student applicants for available summer student positions will be evaluated through an interview process and selected in the following order:

Group 1: Post-Secondary students whose home address is within postal codes V0B 2G0 through to V0B 2G3.

Group 2: Post-secondary students eligible to work in Canada.

Group 3: Secondary students 17 years or older whose home address is within postal codes V0B 2G0 through to V0B 2G3.

Group 4: Secondary students 17 years or older who are eligible to work in Canada.

How to Apply: Closing date for applications is Friday, March 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm MT.  Click on the “Apply Now” link to submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Manager of Human Resources. 

*Upon submitting your online application, you will receive an email containing: 

Next-step application instructions

Summer Student Hiring Policy

Required forms you must complete to continue in the hiring process: 

Student Application Form

Release of Information Form

Declaration Form

Make sure all forms are fully completed and signed and return them by email or drop them off at the Municipal Office before the application deadline.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If your forms are missing or incomplete, your application may be removed from the selection process. Double‑check that your contact information is correct and check your email regularly, including your spam and junk folders, so you don’t miss any important updates!