Community Services Assistant 5 – Public Space Program Assistant

3 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada CivicInfo BC Full time
Community Services Assistant 5 – Public Space Program Assistant

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.
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SCOPE
The Community Enhancement team within the City of Surrey’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department works to create vibrant public spaces through beautification and enhancement initiatives, placemaking and community involvement campaigns, and place-based enhancement planning and implementation.

The candidate will be familiar with concepts related to public space, placemaking and urbanism. The candidate must enjoy planning, developing and implementing public space improvement programs and campaigns, interacting with the public and working as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in public space enhancement, placemaking, or creative public space animation.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Auxiliary (CUPE)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work as part of a team to oversee public space activation programs and projects.
  • Develop, plan, and implement:
    • New programs, partnership opportunities, events, and special initiatives that enhance public space.
    • Temporary and permanent public space animation programs such as seasonal lights, street pole banners, temporary street furniture and parklets.
    • Events ranging from pop-up public space animations to small neighborhood events.
    • Annual major community engagement and mobilization campaigns.
  • Support with research and developing new program and project ideas.
  • Liaise with internal and external groups in organizing city wide programming and events.
  • Assist in developing marketing materials for Community Enhancement programs, events, public engagements, and campaigns.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and the supervision of junior staff and volunteers.
  • Coordinate staffing support for installation, maintenance, and upkeep of public space assets.
  • Develop and host engagement opportunities at large special events.
  • Prepare written materials, as well as complete office work and administrative duties in a professional manner.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.


The position will require flexible work schedule to be available to work evenings and weekends, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree/diploma in recreation or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • 2 years progressively responsible experience in community service work or area of specialty, including supervision or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience.
  • a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history
  • Occupational First Aid Level One Certificate or acceptable equivalent
  • Have strong interpersonal, planning and organizational skills; strong leadership ability; effective oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and in a team setting; can establish and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with volunteers, staff and the public.
  • Experience in and knowledge of placemaking or public space activation is an asset.
  • Previous experience working within a Municipal environment is an asset.


OTHER INFORMATION

  • Hourly Rate: $32.04
  • This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Employment Type: Part Time
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Rate: $32.04 Hour
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