Crew Lead - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Status

Regular Full-Time
About Us
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of

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BC's Top Employers for 5 years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver offers an exceptional workplace culture. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
Position Overview

The Parks Department is looking to hire two (2), regular fulltime Crew Lead
Natural Areas. The position involves the supervision of a group of subordinates engaged in trail maintenance and environmental restoration work. The incumbent is a working supervisor and drives a light truck to transport crew, equipment and materials used in the work. Duties are performed according to a predetermined schedule and to established methods and practices. Work performance is reviewed by a superior in terms of effective supervisory services rendered.

The successful applicants will:

Assign, supervise and assist in the work of a group of subordinates engaged in trail maintenance and environmental restoration duties operating a variety of hand tools and equipment in trail maintenance tasks.
Ensure the regular maintenance service and repair of trail maintenance equipment used by the crew.
Prepare and maintain simple records related to the work.
Perform pretrip inspection and drive a light truck to transport crew, equipment and materials used in the work.
Ensure the safety of the crew and public by enforcing the use of proper safety precautions.
Assist supervisor with work planning and inspections.
Assist with volunteer and outreach events.
Perform related work as required.

Desired skills and experience:

Working knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in trail maintenance and environmental restoration.
Ability to supervise and assist in the work of a group of subordinates performing trail maintenance and environmental restoration duties.
Ability to operate safely and efficiently to ensure proper maintenance of a variety of trail maintenance equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain simple operational records.
Skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and trail maintenance equipment used in the work.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 supplemented by training or education in natural resource management or recreation management, with considerable experience in trail maintenance, environmental restoration and related parks operations including some supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training, and experience.

A valid class 5 B.C.

Driver's Licence, a valid Wildlife Danger Tree assessor Certificate and a valid ArborCanada Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Certificate are required.- We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation

- $31.43 per hour (2021 rates) based on a 40-hour work weekPosting Detail Information

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