Park Manager - Squamish, Canada - Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd

Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

Sea to Sky Park Services Operates several Provincial Parks, Day Use Areas, and Campgrounds in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

We are currently hiring for a F/T Year-Round Park Manager to join our team and manage our Alice Lake Provincial Park location, situated in Squamish.

The Park Manager role is a hands-on position which oversees all daily park operations.

Duties include overseeing and directly participating in facility maintenance in accordance with the Quality Control Plan, public safety & park security, administration tasks and the supervision of a team of park employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all Sea to Sky Park Services policies and procedure
• To follow Sea to Sky Park Services contractual duties outlined in the Park Use Permit
• Hire, train and supervise a large team of park staff.
• Evaluate and set work priorities
• Maintain regular communications and positive working relationship with Area Manager and BC Parks
• Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
• Inspect all park facilities to ensure standards are being met.
• Monitor what's going on in the park
• Ensure park facilities are maintained to park standards.
• To ensure the safe use of all required machinery and equipment
• The identification of minor maintenance requirements for all equipment utilized such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers etc. and either conducting the maintenance or ensuring maintenance is carried out by contractors.
• Supporting the Paddle Sport rentals and concession as needed during its Operating Season Approving/editing permit contracts for various events occurring within the park to ensure safe public access and compliance with Park Rules.
• Ensuring that all park visitors and staff have the best experience possible
• Accurate and detailed park record keeping regarding park usage, duties to be performed and tasks to be completed
• Ensuring mínimal humanbear interactions.
• To help conduct a regular inventory of products used and to report shortages
• Order park supplies as needed
• Ensure park compliance and security by ensuring parkland areas are patrolled and ensuring that guests are abiding by the campground and park usage guidelines.
• Other related duties as required

Skills & Abilities

• Experience with hiring, training, management and supervision of staff
• Previous experience with POS systems, cash handling, shift auditing and working within a budget
• Previous experience working in an outdoor work environment
• Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Office programs; general computer and office equipment knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication, team participation, and coordination skills
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in an effective manner
• Knowledge of parks and/or grounds maintenance methods and the ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain a wide range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles and equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Resourceful
• Knowledge of the Park Act and the ability to gain voluntary compliance and defuse confrontational situations in an effective manner
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to walk up to 5 kms per day
• Bending, lifting, carrying of materials
• Standing up to 8 or more hours per day

Qualifications:

• Completed or Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or technical diploma in natural resource management, outdoor recreation or a related field
• WHMIS/ Occupational Safety knowledge or certification
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 (course available through Sea to Sky Parks)
• Criminal Record Check
• Valid BC Drivers License & Abstract required (work truck is provided during shift)

Terms and Conditions
Year round position

Wage -$27/hour (based on experience)

Uniform provided


Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Disability insurance

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
From $27.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Extended health care

Work Location:
In person