PK AST 09R - Park Assistant
Location
Squamish, BC | Canada
Job description
Posting Title
PK AST 09R - Park Assistant
Position Classification
Park Assistant R9
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$48,729.07 - $54,899.19 annually
Close Date
3/20/2024
Job Type
Temporary (Auxiliary)
Temporary End Date
10/19/2024
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy
Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations Branch | BC Parks
Job Summary
Have you ever dreamt to live and work remotely in a provincial park? Then look no further as this position might be for you!
Garibaldi Backcountry Services is a new pilot program which BC Parks started in the Summer of 2023 within Garibaldi Provincial Park. Garibaldi Provincial Park is world class park of 195,000 hectare mountain wilderness just 64 kilometres north of Vancouver. Garibaldi Park is a favourite year-round destination for many outdoor enthusiasts and, in the summer, offers over 90 km of established hiking trails and back-country camping at its popular campgrounds.
As a Park Assistant, you are directly responsible for delivering services that support the public’s use of the park system and protect park values. This includes daily maintenance and cleaning of facilities, regular repair, maintenance and renovation of park facilities, and managing the public’s use of Garibaldi Park. You monitor and maintain facility assets on a daily basis to ensure the park is in pristine repair for visitors. You may also be involved in monitoring and reporting on assigned recreation, conservation, and public engagement activities. Representing BC Parks, you act as the field contact for park visitors by providing information and regulating activities. This program is focused on the Garibaldi Lake area of the park, which is primarily accessed via the Rubble Creek trail. As a member of this crew, you will be stationed out of the Garibaldi Lake Ranger Station for up to ten (10) days at a time, primarily working in and between the Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows Campgrounds.
Key functions may include facility maintenance and minor reconstruction; facility and campground upkeep and cleaning; trail maintenance and minor reconstruction; providing key information to park visitors; identifying and addressing public and employee health and safety issues.
Job Requirements: - Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and one (1) year of related experience. Related experience can include: park system (operations), conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, recreation planning, public safety/enforcement; OR, an equivalent to or greater than combination of education and experience.
- Current and WorkSafe BC recognized Occupational First Aid level 1, 2 or 3 certificate.
- Experience with the Microsoft suite of software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience working independently without supervision.
- This position requires you to have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence, or an equivalent class driver's licence from another province or jurisdiction.
- Must participate and successfully pass the training requirements at the program training event.
Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:
- A diverse range of academic, work, community, Nation, or volunteer experience in at least one of the four Program Areas listed below:
- Recreation/Facility Management: this includes experience performing trail enhancement, gardening/landscaping, equipment operation and maintenance, replacement, and repairs to signs, monitoring the condition of existing facilities, carpentry, and facility repair and maintenance.
- Conservation/Resource Management: this includes experience performing related academic research, field surveys and monitoring, traditional ecological knowledge, foraging, invasive plant treatment/removal, and species identification.
- Public Outreach and Education: this includes experience performing public outreach and education to the public, participation in volunteer events, related studies, educational material creation, interpretive displays and/or presentations, and event planning.
- Indigenous Relations and/or other diverse cultures: this includes experience learning and/or applying information and practices of your culture or that of another culture.
- A minimum of INTERMEDIATE experience in one or more of following outdoor travel and safety related areas:
- Hiking: intermediate experience means you occasionally (every few months) hike over 10 km in one day.
- Camping: intermediate experience means you have camped in the front country (area of easy accessibility) and backcountry (area of difficult accessibility) within the last two (2) years.
- Multi-overnight Trip: intermediate experience means you have completed 5 to 10 multi-overnight backpacking trips within the last two (2) years. This could include a hiking, kayak, canoe, ski, or other related trip.
- Emergency Management: intermediate experience means you have created a trip plan and carried safety equipment (e.g., first aid kit) for a personal or work trip performed in the outdoors.
- Navigation: intermediate experience means you have effectively used a navigation tool (GPS, compass, or traditional form of navigation) while travelling in the outdoors to guide yourself.
- Travel: intermediate experience means you have driven a vehicle (or ATV) on a logging road to access a recreational area (e.g., park, campsite, hiking trail, lake).
- Wildlife Safety: intermediate experience means you have performed wildlife safety practices while in the outdoors, which may include carrying bear spray and/or caching food out of reach of wildlife.
- Recognizing and Resolving Safety Issues: intermediate experience means you have identified and/or reported a safety hazard in a workplace or a school environment.
- Preference may be given to candidates with previous experience as a Student Ranger.
- Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (Métis, First Nations, or Inuit); this information will only be retained as part of the competition process and will not be used for other purposes.
- Certifications and training in:
- Chainsaw Certificate.
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
- ATV Operator Certificate.
- VHF Radio Operator Certificate.
- Other related certifications/training.
Willingness Statements:
- To wear the BC Parks’ assigned BC Parks uniform.
- To supply and wear adequate footwear for job duties, as determined by BC Parks.
- To work irregular shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- To work outdoors and potentially camp for consecutive nights.
- To work in moderate to extreme weather conditions and in remote and/or isolated locations.
- To perform physically demanding work (e.g., hiking, carrying gear and equipment).
- To be responsible for day-to-day crew safety and respond to safety concerns and emergency incidents.
- To transport crew to and from the work sites in government vehicles, etc.
- To operate a variety of communication equipment including 2-way radios, satellite phones and GPS units.
- Please note that this job requires you to live remotely during your work shift.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .
About these Positions: There are currently three (3) full-time, temporary opportunities available in Squamish, from May 12 - October 19, 2024.
These positions have full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
Working for the BC Public Service: The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
How to Apply: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected] , before the stated closing time , and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information: A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
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