June 1, 2022

Position Description:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer the Public Works Foreman (PWF) is the ‘face’ of the Public Works for the SV of Parkland Beach.  This position is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the SV Public areas including the public Beach, public buildings and reserve areas maintenance. 

Duties include:

The duties of the PWF include all related activities related to maintaining public areas and reserve areas of the summer village.  This includes operating and maintaining equipment used for mowing, trimming, chain sawing, painting,  raking and earth works.  Mowing and weed whacking is required throughout the summer village in the reserve areas and along roadways ditches. The beach area is maintained on a daily basis in the summer including; cultivating the beach areas, garbage collection, recycling and general beach front clean up.  Inspection of equipment and maintaining all equipment and to a high standard is required.  The Beach also has a move in slide dock and buoy barrier to install/remove in the Spring/fall.

The PWF also works with summer employment, generally students high school or post secondary.  Typically from June to August there are 1 to 2 summer workers.  The PWF is responsible to ensure that supervision is to the standards set by the community for safety and human resource management.  The summer student report to the PWF.

The position interacts with the public, answering general questions. Specific requests, and all complaints are referred to the Summer Village office.

Interacts with Suppliers and Contractors. Assists sub-contractors as required and approved by the CAO.

Availability:

  • May 1 – October 31 every year full time with weekend and some evenings required
  • November to June – on call with roughly 10 – 15 hours per month

Requirements:

  • Clean Class 5 drivers license
  • Criminal record check
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong history of operating small equipment
  • Must be a good communicator both for employees and public purposes.

Please submit your resume, with references to: The Summer Village of Parkland Beach, Box 130, Rimbey, T0C 2J0 or by email: [email protected] or at the Summer Village office at #9 Parkland Beach Road.