Parks Operations

The Parks Operations Department maintains municipal parks, playing fields, trails, horticulture and cemeteries. Parks Operations also manages all trees on public lands, which includes street and boulevard trees.

Josh, Operations Maintenance Worker

"The Township is close to home and my job has steady hours. It is different than working for a small company – bigger crews means more teamwork and more fun. On top of that, I get to meet lots of different people in the industry."

Josh, Operations Maintenance Worker

Explore a sample of the types of roles:

Foreman I

Duty examples	A “working foreman” is responsible for supervisory, operational, maintenance and repair work involving installation, construction and maintenance of municipal services; participates in the work while supervising and giving work direction to assigned staff. Organizes work, orders materials, supplies and tools. Ensures safe work practices are followed according to work standards. Prepares and maintains records, receives, investigates, responds to complaints and performs routine inspections.
Required certifications	Foreman I in all departments: Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
	Foreman I in Roads Operations: Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
	Foreman I in Utilities Operations: EOCP Water Distribution – Level I (Water Utilities) EOCP Wastewater Collection – Level I (Sewer Utilities)
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work Experience in supervision and public works Understanding of municipal construction and maintenance work related to roads, water, sanitary, drainage systems and parks
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Parks Operations Roads Operations Utilities Operations

Labourer

Duty examples	Performs semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and general construction of roads, sewers, waterworks, facilities and parks. Assists in exterior and interior construction projects, assembles and/or dismantles equipment, structures and surfaces. Operates TOL’s vehicles, motorized equipment and tools. Performs Heavy manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement is preferred)
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 10 Experience in general construction and maintenance type of work
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Parks Operations Roads Operations Utilities Operations

Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW)

Duty examples	Performs semi-skilled manual, equipment/vehicle operational work. Assists with supervision of small group of workers. Responds to public inquiries/complaints and maintains records. Operates, loads/unloads, and services TOL’s vehicles, equipment and tools. Performs manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
	OMW in Parks Operations: Operates large industrial and farm tractors with attachments; assists in construction and maintenance of wooden structures; assists with gardening and landscaping tasks
	OMW in Roads Operations: Constructs and maintains TOL streets; traffic and other signage; performs road and pothole repairs; and supplements in snow control
	OMW in Engineering and Construction Services: Constructs, installs and maintains storm water infrastructure
Required certifications	OMW in Parks Operations: Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with Heavy Trailer Code 20 Endorsement or higher such as Class 3 Pesticide Applicators Certificate – Landscape General
Required certifications	OMW in Roads Operations and Engineering and Construction Services: Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to work Experience in construction and/or maintenance work
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Parks Operations Roads Operations

Parks Assistant

Duty examples	Performs general grounds maintenance tasks using gas-operated equipment and tools. Performs manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Required certifications	None
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 10 No experience required
Departments	Parks Operations

Superintendent

Duty examples

Supervises and manages employees required to complete assignments and participates in most human resources decisions.

Works independently under the direction of the Manager, performing operational planning, design, estimating, scheduling, inspection and maintenance functions related to the department.

Participates in operational and capital projects planning and financial control and adjustment.

Investigates and follows up on issues, answering inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, consultants and other regulatory agencies.

Required certifications

Superintendent in Engineering and Construction Services:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians - AScT (preferred)

Superintendent in Facilities:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate
Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance for the RCMP (ability to obtain within first year of employment)

Superintendent in Parks Operations:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Certification or ability to obtain certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arborists

Superintendent in Roads and Utilities Operations:

Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Eligible for registration under the provisions of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act of BC as a Civil Engineering Technologist

Desired experience and qualifications

Superintendent in Engineering and Construction Services:

Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering (or related field) or an experienced professional in a municipal infrastructure construction and maintenance field
Minimum three years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government, consulting company, or infrastructure contracting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Facilities:

Engineering/Building Technologist Diploma or equivalent training and experience in the industry
Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Parks Operations:

Bachelor's degree or diploma and Trades Qualifications in a related field or equivalent training and experience in the industry
Minimum five years of direct Parks experience in a municipal government or organization providing Parks and Cemetery/Parks and Open Spaces management and maintenance services; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Roads Operations:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Utilities Operations:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
Minimum seven years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Departments

Engineering and Construction Services
Facilities
Parks Operations
Roads Operations
Utilities Operations

Trades II – Carpenter

Duty examples	Performs skilled carpentry, bench and joinery work at the journeyman level, including: construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all TOL infrastructure, assets and properties. Operates vehicles and Heavy equipment; assists in general maintenance of all buildings. Supervises the work of one or more workers.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence BC Certificate of Qualification – Carpentry, or equivalent
Desired experience and qualifications	Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to field Completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Departments	Facilities Parks Operations

All positions within the Parks Operations department are defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and require a Police Information Check.

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