Parks Coordinator

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Parks Coordinator to oversee staff and operations in parks maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a university degree in a relevant field, and experience in parks operations. This role offers a starting pay of $45.32 per hour with the possibility of benefits in a temporary, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in supervision and team management.
• Considerable knowledge of parks maintenance regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews working in municipal parks maintenance.
• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of operations.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with schedules and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Staff supervision

Customer service

Budgeting skills

Education

University degree in parks and outdoor recreation, environmental science, or park management

Accredited courses in leadership studies

Job description

Parks Coordinator

(Replacement Temporary Full-Time - Approximately 12-18 months)

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 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.

The West Vancouver Parks Department has an opening for a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Parks Coordinator. Reporting to the Parks Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for the supervision of Parks staff performing duties including Waste, Litter and Recycling, Parks Services, Invasive Species Management, Stewardship Groups, Turf Care, the Park Ranger Program and other maintenance functions.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Effective staff supervision of crews engaged in the maintenance of a municipal parks system, ensuring work is completed in the most efficient manner possible;
• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, overseeing the planning, development and implementation of the operations and maintenance functions associated with the Parks Department;
• Conducting inspections of parks to ensure that operations, maintenance and projects conform to schedules, budgets and safety regulations;
• Working closely and effectively with contractors, agencies, groups and other departments on various parks projects and initiatives;
• Hiring and onboarding Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Staff;
• Providing high levels of customer service including following up on maintenance concerns, assigning responsibility and coordinating effective remedial actions;
• Assisting in developing standards for maintenance and operational procedures;
• Providing input on policy and “best practices” development;
• Maintaining organization and inventory levels of equipment, supplies and infrastructure; and
• Other related duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess: exceptional communication and leadership capabilities including proven experience providing vision, guidance and supervision support to a team; effective and tactful skills for managing staff and responding to community concerns; ability to manage service delivery of multiple crews; demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and promoting a team spirit of cooperation and innovation; considerable knowledge of principles, practices, equipment, and safety regulations applicable to the work of the Parks Department; considerable knowledge and experience in parks maintenance and its multiple disciplines; strong budgeting skills; experience leading projects; team player attributes; and successful experience in analysis, planning and strategy development.

The ideal candidate has completed: a university degree in parks and outdoor recreation, environmental science, park management, leadership or related disciplines; accredited courses in leadership studies; and considerable related experience in parks operations, supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver’s Abstract from ICBC, a 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, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary, Full‑Time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary and include one weekend day)

Starting Rate of Pay: $45.32 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits (this position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually).

Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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