Park Attendant - Park Ranger

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver is seeking a Park Attendant - Park Ranger to ensure public safety and enhance community well-being through park stewardship. This temporary full-time role involves interacting with park users, maintaining trails, and educating the public on park regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, physical stamina, and relevant certifications. The position offers a starting pay of $30.88 per hour plus benefits, with a flexible contract duration.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact courteously with the public.
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification required.
• Knowledge of invasive plant removal.

Responsibilities

• Provide public safety through park patrolling.
• Educate park users on rules and regulations.
• Maintain trails and perform manual outdoor work.

Skills

Public Safety

Judgement Skills

Communication

Physical Stamina

Supervision

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Line Trimmer

Hedge Trimmer

Blower

Chainsaw

Job description

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(Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

PARK ATTENDANT – PARK RANGER

(Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

If you have a passion for nature and the outdoors, parks stewardship, and are skilled at interacting with people and connecting with the community, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for! The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications for several temporary full-time Park Attendant – Park Ranger positions. The Park Attendant – Park Ranger is responsible for the following:

• Providing public safety through interacting with park users and parks patrolling
• Educating park users on parks rules, regulations, bylaws and wildlife interactions
• Working with various park user groups (such as sports organizations, stewardship groups and events organizers/participants)
• Maintaining trails by removing vegetation using line trimmer, blowers, and hedge trimmers
• Reporting any issues in the Parks through the appropriate channels (e.g. Bylaw, Police, Fire, and other Departments)
• Performing manual tasks involved in invasive species remediation
• Maintenance, litter collection, and beach clean ups
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather.
  
  

The Preferred Candidate Will Possess

• The ability to deal with the public in a courteous and effective manner
• Demonstrated judgement skills in interpreting regulations, bylaws and other related information
• A good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Overall good physical condition with the capacity to walk long distances and perform physically
  
  

demanding work when required

• An ability to work with minimum supervision
• A valid First Aid Certificate, CPR Certification, and some security training and/or experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with invasive plant removal and site remediation
• Ability to safely operate handheld equipment required for trailside vegetation maintenance (line
  
  

trimmer, hedge trimmer, blower etc.)

• Chainsaw certification considered an asset
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• a valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
• an acceptable original Police Information Check and Driver’s Abstract
  
  

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full-time

Hours Of Work

40 hours per week. This position will work weekends and evenings on a rotation. This position will begin mid-April or early May. This contract has a flexible end date with possibility of extending into the fall.

Starting Rate Of Pay

$30.88 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with three steps increase after certain hours.

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025.

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal on our website at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.

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