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PARK WORKER (TEMPORARY)

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (3-6 months)

Department: Parks & Environment

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Locations: Crippen Regional Park, Bowen Is and, and Capilano River Regiona Park, North Vancouver

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $2 352 00 b -week y plus 6 25% deferred compensation

Have a passion for nature and the outdoors? Enjoy connecting with the community? Experience variety and excitement in this healthy work environment Learn new skills and earn competitive wages operating and maintaining a regional park. Help us to protect Metro Vancouver’s natural areas and connect people with them

THIS ROLE:

• Performs a variety of routine ma ntenance dut es such as: collecting garbage and itter; cleaning and sanitiz ng toi et facilities; grass cutting and trimming; mainta ning trai s buildings bridges, boardwalks, picnic and camp sites; repairing tools; and washing and staining tables

• Patrols park areas as required to help ensure pub ic safety

• Assists with construction improvements in parks such as bridges, trails, culverts, buildings, boardwa ks, gates, fences, corrals, water lines and docking faci ities

• Operates and maintains equipment such as smal tractors and attached mowers, trucks, push mowers, weed eaters, vacuums, and rock dri ls

• Provides information, education and assistance to the public

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU HAVE:

• M nimum Grade 10 or equivalent

• Abi ity to deal w th the public n a courteous and effective manner

• Demonstrated good judgment in interpreting park regulations.

• Proficient English language skills, both verbal and written.

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate difficult terrain, walk long distances, and carry out a variety of tasks that require considerable physical exertion.

• Available to work flexible days and hours, including weekends evenings and holidays

POSSIBLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Wildfire Suppression (S‐100), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational First Aid (Level 1), Equipment Operations (such as small tractor ride‐mower weed eater, chainsaw), Safe Boating Operations, Radio Communications, Bear Awareness, Park Officer, Incident Command System (ICS), Workplace Safety and more.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week.

Our Vision:

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and being representative of the region we serve. We invite all qualified candidates to apply including Indigenous People, visible minorities, mmigrants, 2SLGBTQI+, all genders and persons with disabilities. Please follow this link http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/ careers/ to our Careers page where you can submit your application by July 7, 2023.

While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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