Sto-re 21r

Posting Title- STO-RE 21R - Recreation Technician- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually- Close Date- 4/2/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 10/1/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- Recreation Sites and Trails BC/ Conservation and Recreation Division- Job Summary**Join the Recreation Sites & Trails team in a unique opportunity to work in BC’s outdoor recreation sector.**

Forest recreation is one of the core business areas identified in the strategic and service plans of the Ministry of Environmental and Climate Change Strategy. The Recreation Sites and Trails BC Branch is a provincial program delivered through a headquarters office in Victoria, four regions, and 20 districts across the Province. The purpose of the Branch is to plan, develop, maintain, and manage a significant, diverse, and valuable network of 1700+ recreation sites and 500+ recreation trails to provide safe, quality recreational opportunities for the residents of, and visitors to British Columbia. In collaboration with other agencies and a wide variety of stakeholders, the Branch manages public recreation use on Crown land in British Columbia (outside of areas managed by BC Parks and other settled recreational areas). Recreation sites and trails are, in great part, managed through the use of service contracts and partnership agreements, negotiated with a variety of partners and stakeholders.

BC offers a host of exceptional recreation opportunities and you can be a member of the Recreation Sites and Trails team that works to manage and maintain BC’s backcountry recreation sites and trails. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the management of a network of recreational facilities in the Peace
- Fort Nelson Recreational District. The Recreation Technician regularly interacts with First Nations, and a variety of highly engaged stakeholders (e.g., community representatives, commercial tourism operators, recreation clubs, NGO’s, and government agencies) to participate in shared initiatives, respond to problems and issues, and to inform, educate and communicate the objectives and program goals of the Recreation Sites and Trails Branch.

As an integral member of the Recreation Sites and Trails team, the Recreation Technician role will provide invaluable experience for individuals seeking a career in recreation management. Your strong interpersonal skills and high‐energy enthusiasm will augment your technical and infrastructure management skills as you work to ensure public safety, minimize environmental risks, and represent the Province as a local leader in recreation site and trail operations. In order to succeed in this job, you will need to be flexible and independent with the ability to re‐assess your work priorities daily. To learn more about Recreation Sites and Trails BC, please visit us at RSTBC.

**Job Requirements**:

- University Degree or Diploma in Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, or other discipline which is related to the focus of the position; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered**Experience**:

- Experience working in a national, provincial or municipal park setting, or in a similar environment consisting of diverse outdoor recreational facilities
- Experience conducting inspections and maintenance of campgrounds, sites and trails
- Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with clients, customers or stakeholders
- Experience in data collection, analysis, maintenance and reporting and in the use of related computerized programs including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, GIS technology, GPS devices and the Internet
- Experience resolving problems, disagreements, or other issues between parties with conflicting interests or perspectives
- Experience providing leadership and guidance to working teams, contractors, or volunteers

**Additional Requirements**

Incumbents in this position must:

- be able to demonstrate that they are physically able to handle all responsibilities associated with conducting field activities;
- hold a BC Drivers’ Licence in good standing;
- operate and be responsible for equipment and instruments required for field activities (e.g., 4x4 vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, brush saw, small power saw, hip-chains, clinometers and altimeters, etc.);
- spend a minimum of 80% of time in the field carrying out or monitoring on-the-ground recreation sites and trail maintenance which includes exposure to field and/or wildlife hazards such as bears and cougars, working in all weather and road conditions, and a requirement to work irregular hours;
- agree to completion of security screening