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Township of Langley

Worked in the operations division (maintenance) as seasonal labor. The different departments are strange and very clicky  and it's difficult to fit in as most of the workers personalities vary. Your job duties vary on which department requires a body. You bounce from road paving, installing street signs, clearing brush, then to roadkill pick up. 

No real incentive for the workers you do your job and that's pretty much it, workers don't do above or beyond what is expected. Most employees are set in their ways and are disgruntled about most things from parking on site to their favorite sports team losing. 

There is some toxic work culture of "the old boys club" where adults act like 18 year old boys, very low ratio of women working in operations most likely due to the way the men act.

Management is not proactive in making attempts to deal with problematic employees, they would rather let them run amok then give them some kind of feedback in what they are doing wrong.

There are 2 options for a day at the township option 1 do your duties and go home or 2 do the duties of  the day,afternoon and graveyard shift because none can be held accountable for there responsibilities  its really a toss up depending in which of the 4 locations you you are working. Management is extremely inconsistent on how they treat there employees some can openly talk about doing nothing while others on the same shift are expected to pick up there slack.co-workers who are vacuuming out there cars on shift will go to the bosses over you being 2 minutes late returning from lunch.the hardest part of the job is trying to figure out what's expected from you as it's not clearly laid out.The most enjoyable part of the Job is seeing the community enjoy the facility.

Union is a little weak. Lots of different kinds of jobs available to transfer into but very little room to move up. Depending on department there can be a very large disconnect between management and union. To much emphasis placed on redundant paperwork and work orders. Good pay for someone starting up but not enough for a single person to buy a home anywhere close to the area. 
That being said it is a good work environment with an emphasis on safety. The work is not incredibly strenuous, and you are guaranteed a steady paycheck. People are easy to get along with and there are a lot of outdoor enthusiasts.

There are various shifts available to pick up at the multiple facilities programs are offered, in small segment shifts (with a couple exceptions such as day camps and dances). Rec workers plan and lead the programs, sometimes after a shadow shift but with the possibility of running a program without knowing expectations other than what is listed on the leisure guide and perhaps alone. Supervisors or Rec leads are available for emailed questions around the programs and can provide example plans. Would recommend if energetic, good at multi-tasking, problem solving and looking to pick up shifts.

Great place to work and some fantastic co-workers.  

Langley has been growing and so lots of new jobs seem to be coming up at the Township of Langley. I started in a lower position and now supervise a lot of other staff.  Most managers here are good mentors and willing to help you in your job.  Wages are way better than back in Manitoba where I came from, but cost of living is higher too. Still with that factored in, the wages and job security outweigh higher gas, food and lodging.  Still ahead here and the weather is great.  Not sure where that other person who provided the unfavorable review about the Township worked, but it sounds as though he just didn't like the work he was doing.

If you like to put in a good days work for the community and its residents the organization is great. Different departments, specifically different leaders will create a different opinion of what working for the TOL is like. Some areas very bad, some are very good..
From my observations it's still an old boys club, very little ethnic diversity, women rarely get promoted. It helps if you appear similar to the management, then they treat you good. 
Good stepping stone jobs.
Some of the other lower reviews are quite truthful, unfortunately. Lots of gossip and backstabbing depending where you are

Like other government entities, the T.O.L often enough hires "temporary employees" with the seeming promise of full time employment. Unless you have the right degree and the "right" people on your side (if they aren't favoring someone else they know for the position) you are simply just getting paid; but without benefits,stat pay or job security because it saves them money overall.  I'm not going to get into my experiences, as the title literally explains that, not to be taken too lightly but only as a grain of salt, folks!

a typical day a work everyday is different , I have my duties but I tried to do in differents ways .
I learned something different everyday as well , I discovered different methods to do my job better.
my supervisor are good person with all the personal working there
I tried to finished on time and finished all my duties assigned.
there is not hard part I tried to do one thing at the time
I enjoyed working with the people to served them

Responsible for the supervision, instruction and safety of swimming patrons. Skills include team work, adaptability, problem solving, organizational as well as the ability to interact with a broad range of people and cultures. Working under pressure in a public environment has taught me patience and the importance of being prepared. I have used my first aid skills on several occasions. Other responsibilities include janitorial duties, continued education and training.


Very high workload, under staffed, little support, many toxic managers, health and safety takes a back seat to everything else. Weak collective agreement unless you are permanent full-time and even then it is not the best. Benefits are terrible. Opt out. Promotions are based on favourtism even if they make you go through all the motions of the application process. Expect long panel interviews and excessive amounts of testing or work samples. Do yourself a favour and avoid the Township.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Commis de bureau 5 salaries reported	$28.82 per hour
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Swim instructor 3 salaries reported	$25.33 per hour
Supervisor 3 salaries reported	$39.19 per hour
Responsable communication 3 salaries reported	$49.46 per hour

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