Pk Ast 06r
3 weeks ago
Posting Title
- PK AST 06R - Seasonal Maintenance Crew Member
- Position Classification
- Park Assistant R6
- Union
- GEU
- Work Options
- On-Site
- Location
- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Clearwater, BC V0E1N0 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
- Salary Range
- $46,390.17 - $52,148.60 annually
- Close Date
- 1/13/2025
- Job Type
- Temporary (Auxiliary)
- Temporary End Date
- 8/29/2025
- Ministry/Organization
- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy
- Ministry Branch / Division
- Recreation Sites and Trails BC / Conservation and Recreation Division
- Job Summary
A unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts to create and maintain recreation sites and trails.
- Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) is excited to hire for the 2025 Seasonal Maintenance Crew Program. Up to 14 high-energy, collaborative, physically active individuals will be hired as Seasonal Maintenance Crew members to work on a variety of outdoor recreation projects from May to the end of August across the province. Please refer to the location appendix in this competition for specific information for each location/recreation district.
Through this program, RSTBC will provide valuable work experience for those interested in Recreation Management. Seasonal Maintenance Crew Members will gain teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, as well as operational experience building and maintaining recreation sites and trails.
Under the supervision of a Seasonal Maintenance Crew Leader, typical work duties will include:
- Recreation and campsite maintenance such as building, repairing, and maintaining facilities (e.g. picnic tables, boardwalks, foot bridges, signage, kiosks, outhouses, docks);
- Trail building and maintenance on many different types of trails;
- Interacting with recreation users by providing information, responding to elementary questions, addressing minor conflicts, and escalating significant issues to their supervisor or a RSTBC district staff member.
The Seasonal Maintenance Crew Members will be distributed as 8 teams across the province. Crews will travel to the far reaches of their recreation district and may travel to neighbouring districts for projects; therefore, you must be willing to work up to a 10-hour day and be willing to overnight in remote locations for some projects. Work days will be Monday to Friday, for 70 hours every two-week pay period.
**Job Requirements**:
Education and Experience:
- Grade 12 graduation or GED; AND one of the following:
- Partially complete, or completed degree or diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field AND 4 months (full time) *related work or volunteer experience; OR
- Six months (full time) *related work or volunteer experience.
- Related work or volunteer experience may include:
- Experience working with others in a team environment.
- Experience with construction, carpentry, trail building, chainsaw use, small engines, all-terrain vehicles, hand tools, and/ or power tools.
- Experience working outdoors, such as:
- Field work relating to forestry, conservation, ecology, or other natural resource fields
- Operational roles with National or Provincial Parks, or
- Other outdoor recreation facilities or remote environments.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Higher levels of first aid certification, such as OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) and/or Wilderness First Aid.
- Additional years of relevant experience.
**About the Position**
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary opportunities.
These are temporary/auxiliary positions from May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025.
This position is available in the locations listed above
There are 14 positions available
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment
**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO -** Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
**Questionnaire: YES -**You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
- Job Category
- Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
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Pk Ast 09r
3 weeks ago
Chilliwack, Canada BC Public Service Full timePosting Title - PK AST 09R - Seasonal Maintenance Crew Leader - Position Classification - Park Assistant R9 - Union - GEU - Work Options - On-Site - Location - Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA Vernon, BC...