| Parks Assistant - Full-Time (Time-Duration) |
| Municipality: |
Fraser Valley Regional District |
This posting closed on
February 12, 2010
at 4:30 PM
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| Job ID: |
2010-08 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) |
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| Department: |
Planning |
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| Job Description: |
The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the full-time time-duration position of Parks Assistant. The term of this position will be from approximately April 2010 to October 2010.
The Parks Department runs 7 days a week during this time frame, and the Parks Assistant will be assigned 5 days which will include Saturday and Sunday, and some statutory holidays, with 2 days off during the week. The regular hours of work are 7.5 hours per day, scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Working with the Parks Technicians, the Parks Assistant will perform a variety of duties including routine maintenance of the grounds and buildings (janitorial duties, minor carpentry/construction, painting), grooming and building trails within the parks, do safety inspections and enforce rules for safety and security, providing information to the public, and may include coordinating/conducting interpretive walks.
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| Educational Requirements: |
Completion of grade 12, plus a Technical Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Biology or a related field, OR enrolment in related courses and experience. |
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| Skill Requirements: |
• Good computer skills, preferably with experience in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with general carpentry is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation and public relations skills, with the ability to deal with conflict situations effectively.
• Must have an unrestricted valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
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| Salary: |
The start rate for this Union position is $16.10 per hour ($14.61 plus 10.2% in lieu of benefits), and upon successful completion of the 3 month probationary period the wage will increase to $18.94 per hour ($17.19 plus 10.2% in lieu of benefits). Overtime is paid when applicable. |
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| Additional Information: |
If you are interested in this position, please submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter quoting Competition #2010-08 by 4:30 p.m. on February 12, 2010 to jobs@fvrd.bc.ca or fax to 604-702-5461. If you wish further information please contact J. Mikuska at 604-702-5000 or toll free (in B.C.) at 1-800-528-0061.
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| Web Address: |
www.fvrd.bc.ca |
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| Address: |
45950 Cheam Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 1N6 |
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| E-mail: |
jmikuska@fvrd.bc.ca |
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| Fax: |
604-702-5461 |
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| Opening Date: |
January 27, 2010 08:30 AM |
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| Closing Date: |
February 12, 2010 04:30 PM |
