Park Operator- Saltery Bay Campground

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Park Attendants to enhance the outdoor experience for visitors. This role involves a mix of physical work and customer service, ensuring that parks remain clean and welcoming. Ideal candidates will be passionate about outdoor recreation, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Seasonal employment offers flexible hours, with full-time work available during peak seasons. Join this vibrant team and contribute to the enjoyment of nature for all park visitors!

Benefits

Uniform Supplied

4% Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work for up to 8 hours and lift 50 pounds.
• Practical experience in groundskeeping, gardening, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure park visitors have a memorable experience and keep parks safe and clean.
• Welcome visitors, provide information, and maintain cleanliness of campsites.

Skills

Physical Work Ability

Manual Labour Experience

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Self-Motivation

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Current First Aid Certification

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: varies- weekends and evenings possibly

Salary Or Wage: $18 to $24 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Part or Full Time

List of Requirements

• Ability and willingness to perform active/physical work for up to 8 hours and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Practical experience in manual labour such as groundskeeping, gardening, farming or related work.
• Work both independently and as part of a team with professional communication skills.
• Passionate about outdoor recreation and parks systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive in the workplace.
• Ability to record pertinent information and write reports.
• Enjoy outdoor work and patrolling campgrounds at night.
• Your communication and public relation skills are excellent and include conflict resolution.
• You are proactive and adept at policy enforcement in a friendly manner.
• Self-motivated and proactive in the workplace with great time management skills.
• Passionate about outdoor recreation and parks systems.
• Able to perform physical activity for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to record pertinent information and to write reports.
• The positions are seasonal, for the duration of the operational dates May to September.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Drivers Abstract required up hiring)
• Current First Aid Certification (OFA) – an asset
• Provide your own transportation to and from work.

List of Duties

• Reporting to the Park Manager, the Park Attendants are responsible for ensuring park visitors have a memorable park experience and that our parks are kept safe and clean!
• Duties include welcoming visitors, providing information to guests, cleaning campsites, cleaning washrooms and pit toilets, removing garbage and recycling, landscape cleanup and maintenance, and collecting fees.
• To apply please submit a cover letter with completed application form found on our website (www.rlcparks.ca/employment).
• Seasonal employment starts in March and can continue until late October. Our main busy season is from the May long weekend until Labour Day weekend.
• Full and part – time work is offered. Full – time work is 35 to 40 hours per week.
• Wages range from $18 to $24 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
• Uniform supplied.

How to Apply

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