Parks Partner Program Coordinator

Coquitlam; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coquitlam in British Columbia is seeking two Regular Full-Time Parks Partner Program Coordinators to join the Parks and Capital Projects team. You will coordinate and deliver community gardening and park engagement programs, develop content, and work with staff and external partners.

You will recruit, orient and support volunteers, and help maintain floral, lawn and related park areas. If you are passionate about gardening and community involvement, apply to join our growing team in

Qualifications

• High school diploma supplemented by completion of a horticulture certificate or diploma.
• At least three years of experience in general parks maintenance and gardening work and volunteer coordination.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including afternoon, evening and weekend work.
• Driver’s License for the province of BC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver community gardening and park engagement programs and projects.
• Develop program content and materials, coordinating schedules with staff and external partners.
• Monitor and evaluating programs to meet community needs.
• Recruit, orient and support volunteers who assist with gardening and park engagement projects.

Skills

Volunteer management

Gardening

Community engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Horticulture certificate/diploma

Job description

Parks Services Community Programs and Events

Job Family

Job Category

Park Services

Job Description

PARKS PARTNERPROGRAM COORDINATOR

Regular Full-Time

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What WeAre Looking For

Are you passionate about gardening and excited about working withcommunity volunteers to bring Coquitlam Parks alive? Do you enjoy working withvolunteers and creating hands-on opportunities for the community to connectwith gardens and green spaces? If so, this position is for you!We are currently looking for twoRegular FullTime Parks Partner Program Coordinators to join our ever growing Parks and Capital Projects team. As the Parks Partner Program Coordinator, youwill coordinate and deliver a variety of community gardening and park engagementprograms and projects. This will include developing program content andmaterials, coordinating schedules and activities with staff and externalpartners, and monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure they meet communityneeds. You Will recruit, orient and support volunteers who assist withgardening and park engagement projects, while building strong relationshipswith internal staff, community partners and the public.

As well, you will perform a multitude of parks maintenance tasks, includinggardening, and maintenance duties using a variety of tools such as powermowers, cultivators, leaf blowers and power saw. You will ensure proper upkeepof floral, lawn and related areas in Coquitlam parks.

If you are passionate about gardening, enjoy working with people and want tocombine hands-on horticulture with community engagement, we look forward toyour application!

Qualifications

• High school diploma supplemented by completion of a horticulture certificate or diploma.
• At least three years ofexperience in general parks maintenance and gardening work and volunteercoordination. Please note that an equivalent combination of training andexperience may be considered.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including afternoon,evening and weekend work.
• Driver’s License for theprovince of BC.

What We Offer:

T his CUPE position has an hourly rate of $38.45. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factorsincluding qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is anopportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This positionis based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extendedbenefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal PensionPlan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit anacceptable police information check.

We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.