Parks Assistant (Time-Durated) Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on February 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2017-12 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Job Description: The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time (time-duration) position of Parks Assistant. The term of this position will be from approximately April 2017 to October 2017. The Parks Department runs 7 days a week during this time frame, and the Parks Assistant will be assigned 5 days which may 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. Duties: The Parks Assistant will perform a variety of duties including routine maintenance of the grounds and buildings (janitorial duties, minor carpentry/construction, and painting); grooming and building trails within the parks; do safety inspections and enforce rules for safety and security; provide information to the public, which may include coordinating/conducting interpretive walk/tours. 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; Skill Requirements: ??? Experience in Microsoft Office; ??? Experience with general carpentry, and power tools is preferred; ??? Excellent communication, presentation and public relations skills, with the ability to deal with conflict situations effectively; ??? Must be possession of a valid Driver???s Licence. There will be on the job training for specific knowledge and skills requirements. Salary: The start rate for this Union position is $15.93 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits. Upon successful completion of the required probationary period the wage will increase to $18.74 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits. Additional Information: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Please quote Competition #2017-12 and send, in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on February13, 2017 to: jobs@fvrd.ca or mail to: Fraser Valley Regional District Human Resources Department 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461 While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Opening Date: January 30, 2017 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 13, 2017 04:30 PM Back