Trail & Habitat Coordinator

Found in: beBee jobs CA - 1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada District of North Vancouver Full time
Trail & Habitat Coordinator
JP#24-12


Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.

Designated one of BC's Top Employers for five years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work.

If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.


Our Parks Department has an opening for a seasoned professional to perform technical environmental and recreational work related to trail management and development, and natural parkland enhancement, preservation, and restoration.

The successful candidate will plan and coordinate trail construction, upgrading and rerouting projects and make recommendations on design, maintenance and decommissioning; prepare habitat and riparian area preservation, enhancement and restoration plans and concepts, and coordinate related projects; and review and prepare environmental assessments related to trail construction and natural parkland preservation.

In addition, you will coordinate our invasive species management and control program; oversee, coordinate, and participate in the work of staff and contractors engaged in project work; oversee and coordinate a robust volunteer program; promote interest in trail and habitat programs; and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and environmental regulations.

You will also make assessments of hazardous trees and recommend appropriate risk management techniques. The work involves some physical labour, often in inclement weather and over various terrain.


The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of exercising considerable independent judgement and will possess at a minimum, a two-year diploma in a related discipline such as forestry, forest ecology, biology, environmental management, natural resource management or environmental sciences, and be eligible for registration as a Certified Arborist or with the College of Applied Biologists.

The candidate will also have considerable related experience, preferably in natural parkland or riparian habitat restoration work, trail maintenance and construction techniques, invasive species management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the principles, practices, policies and techniques related to the District's community and natural parkland enhancement initiatives, along with knowledge of the methods, techniques, policies and procedures pertaining to the recruitment and coordination of volunteers; the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement programs and events within the community; participate in the development of related communication strategies and the ability to develop content for a variety of promotional and educational materials.

A BC Pesticide Applicator licence and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License is required. Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor Certification and chainsaw experience are considered assets.

Details

The pay range for this unionized position is $40.74 to $48.09 per hour based on a 37.5 hour work week, working any five (5) of seven (7) days per week.

The daily hours of work are between 6:30am to 10:00pm. This position requires some weekend and evening work.

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We are looking for enthusiastic and results-oriented individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are interested in this position, have a passion to serve people and the community and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace we would like to hear from you.

Please apply on-line with your cover letter, resume and current dated driver's abstract at by March 26, 2024.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position a current BC Driver's Abstract must be included with your application.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

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