Parks Assistant - Chilliwack, Canada - Fraser Valley Regional District

Fraser Valley Regional District

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Chilliwack, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

FULL-TIME, TIME-DURATED
Competition #2023-03
January 16, 2023

The Fraser Valley Regional District, located in Chilliwack, is a local government that delivers over 100 services
to residents living in our eight electoral areas and six member municipalities. We are the third most populous
regional district in BC, surrounded by mountains, rivers and parks stretching from Abbotsford to Boston Bar.

The Parks Department is responsible for operations and maintenance of ten regional parks, three regional
trails, and several community parks and trails in the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley offers a great place to work
and live with a mix of rural and urban lifestyles along with an abundance of recreational and cultural
opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, independent individual to fill the time duration
position of Parks Assistant. The term for this position is from February 2023 to September 2023.

As a Parks Assistant at the FVRD, a typical week could see you performing a variety of duties including routine
maintenance of the grounds and buildings (janitorial duties, minor carpentry/construction, and painting);
grooming and building trails within the parks; conducting safety inspections and enforcing rules for safety and
security; providing information to the public, which may include coordinating/conducting interpretive
walk/tours.

We offer a supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in
lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development
opportunities for our staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Completion of grade 12, plus a Technical Diploma in Natural Resources Management or a related field,

OR enrolment in related courses and experience

Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with general carpentry and power tools is preferred
Excellent communication, presentation and public relations skills, with the ability to deal with conflict

situations effectively

Must have a valid Driver's Licence

There will be on-the-job training for specific knowledge and skills requirements.

The start rate for this Union position is $18.42 per hour plus 16 percent in lieu of benefits. Upon successful
completion of the required probationary period, the wage will increase to $21.68 per hour plus 16 percent in
lieu of benefits.

If this opportunity excites you, and you want to contribute to a positive work environment, we want to hear
from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications.