Work at Sunset Beach

Job Specifications

Employer: Prairie’s Edge Development Corporation

Location: Sunset Beach at Lake Diefenbaker

Employment Term: Seasonal Full-Time

Employment length: May through August

Wage: Competitive starting wage

Experience: None required but landscaping experience considered an asset

Education: High-school or post-secondary education in any program

Job Description

The Sunset Beach summer student staff are responsible for the continuous commitment to development maintenance to ensure an aesthetic and functional development for current property owners and visitors. Main priorities will center around the landscaping and maintenance of the land, tree planting and care, and other miscellaneous activities, including but not limited to potential communication with community members, assisting in recreational activity delivery, and aiding in select project implementations.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

Responsible for assisting in the surveying of the development at the beginning of each week to determine what needs to be done
Responsible for completing tasks delegated by the Onsite Leader and Supervisor
Responsible for completing tasks relating to grass cutting, tree planting and care, weed spraying, harrowing, and other miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to bathroom cleaning, sweeping, sign cleaning, garbage removal, Little Free Library stocking, and fence staining
Responsible for operating equipment, including but not limited to zero-turn mowers, wipper snippers, quads, and pioneer side-by-sides
Responsible for assisting in equipment maintenance and relevant recording procedures, to the best of their abilities
Responsible for communicating relevant notices to the Onsite Leader and Supervisor and Summer Student Manager, pertaining to equipment breakdowns, concerns in task prioritization, and other pertinent development information
Responsible for following required safety protocol and contributing to weekly safety meetings
Responsible for identifying efficiency and effectivity in operations to communicate suggestions for improvement to the Onsite Leader and Supervisor and Summer Student Manager

Job Structure

The employment term will begin in late April or early May until the end of August. The standard work week will run from Mondays to Thursdays with students working 10-hour days. Student start and end times per day are flexible. Each day will include a 15-minute morning break, 15-minute afternoon break, and a one hour paid lunch. Students will not work on stat-holidays. Students will not be expected to work any overtime hours during the season, unless otherwise instructed.

Job Accommodations

Students are required to find their own accommodations in the local area or travel to and from Sunset Beach daily. No onsite accommodations will be provided.

Important Notes

Students will engage in outdoor physical work each day, regardless of the elements. This position does not have any indoor components. Students must be prepared to work in the rain, heat, dust, and wind.

How to Apply

Interested students can email their resume and cover letter to ashley@sunsetbeachforsale.ca.

The deadline to apply each year for post-secondary students is March 31st. The deadline to apply each year for high-school students is April 30th.

For questions relating to the employment position, students can reach Ashley by text or call at (306) 231-5994.

Student Testimonials

When I applied at Sunset Beach, I was initially excited about living out at Lake Diefenbaker. Great beach, fishing, hiking trails, what’s not to love? But what I didn’t expect was to love working at Sunset Beach as much as I did. The job itself is fun, and I gained new experiences and skills during my time. I live in the city, and the skills that I learned at Sunset are some that I would find hard to learn in a place like Saskatoon. Nothing felt like actual “work” and tasks made the day go by quickly. From tree planting to mowing, it was all enjoyable. Even the weeding! Listening to your favourite podcast or music while you pick weeds and get a tan is a pretty sick deal to me. Another added plus is the 4-day work week. It goes by quickly and before you know it, the weekend is here. Having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off was an added bonus because I could make plans with my friends, go back home to Saskatoon, or go back to my hometown. I was able to have the fun summer experience and pay my bills at the same time. Something else that I didn’t expect is the absolutely wonderful work-place environment. We received lots of positive reinforcement, and our hard work was recognized. I can truly say that one of the reasons why I enjoyed working at Sunset so much was because of the genuine passion, positivity, and trust from everybody that works there, I cannot express that enough. The energy is contagious. The time I spent at Sunset Beach, I know I will remember it for years to come. I truly have not had a job experience that was as positive, fun, and meaningful as Sunset Beach. This place holds a special place in my heart and if you’re on the fence about applying, go for it, you will not regret it.

Sunset Beach is an awesome workplace for so many reasons. I really enjoy working outside in the summer right along the lake because we get so many nice days throughout the summer. Another reason I enjoy Sunset Beach is the flexible work hours. We get to work 4 days a week, which gives us weekends off and we can choose when we start and end work. That being 7-5, 6-4 and so on. Sunset Beach is a place to grow as workers as well! Our bosses give us room to be independent when we work, which makes it more enjoyable and helps with learning how to do new tasks. At Sunset Beach we have a great team who are very supportive and helpful. The best thing about Sunset Beach is the positive environment that we have with our co-workers, bosses, and residents. I strongly recommend coming to work at Sunset Beach because it is a great workplace.

I found Sunset Beach to be a great place to spend my summers working. I learned so much, like how to operate different machines and how to work cohesively within a team setting. Management was always kind and made it easy for me to prioritize certain tasks well in advance. Additionally, Sunset Beach proved to be a great location for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, small wildlife sights, and a late day paddle board excursion, all adding to my experience working there.

It was an amazing experience working at Sunset Beach. It was fun, educational, and the people were amazing!

Sunset Beach offers the perfect summer employment opportunity for students. The five summers that I spent at Sunset were easily some of the best summers I have ever had. If you like flexible hours, working outside, and being part of a team-oriented environment, this is the place for you!

Working at Sunset Beach was a top tier summer job! It was a job that made me grateful for the bosses and coworkers I had, which I never took for granted. I learned teamwork skills and how to do jobs independently when needed! If you get lucky like I was, you can have some of your closest friends as coworkers and you're able to make the bestest of memories at work and outside of it!

Working at Sunset Beach was a fantastic experience. The entire team was welcoming and very friendly, our entire crew quickly became friends. I loved working outside and nurturing the landscape of Sunset Beach. It was truly a unique and special opportunity.

Eric Woodley (Moose Jaw, SK)

2024 - Present

Summer Students in the Media

Click the links below to read about the Sunset Beach summer student experience through the Trans Canada Trail Youth Employment Program and the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Green Jobs Initiative.