Park Technician

Where is the most beautiful and scenic place you have ever been? How would you like to work there everyday?
43K Wilderness Solutions is looking for seasonal, full-time Frontcountry Park Technicians to work in Strathcona Provincial Park. We are looking for people keen to engage with park users and complete maintenance tasks in the campgrounds and day-use areas in the Buttle Lake corridor.
The Maintenance Park Technician role is responsible for working directly with the Park Supervisor to identify and correct deficiencies in the park and provide supervision and leadership to the Strathcona Frontcountry Park Technician team when the Park Supervisor is unavailable. This role is a good fit for someone who has experience with and enjoys small construction fixes, maintaining facilities and infrastructure, and problem-solving. This role is not as directly park user-facing as the Park Technician roles, but there is still a significant customer service component, as this role provides campground coverage in the shoulder seasons and as needed during the summer. The Maintenance Park Technician also plays an important role in our rental programs (boats and fire pits).
If you love working in the outdoors, have a positive attitude and are looking for a new challenge we would love to meet you
**Company Story**43K Wilderness Solutions is an outdoor recreation company based on Vancouver Island with offices in the Comox Valley and Port McNeill. We operate Cape Scott and Strathcona Provincial Parks, design and construct outdoor recreation facilities, and provide professional consulting and management services. Our work environment is safe, fun, supportive and results-oriented.
We have a strict no pets policy - we love pets, we have pets but we cannot bring them to work or camp.
**Responsibilities**
- Provide excellent customer service and park visitor experience
- Maintain a variety of outdoor recreation facilities, including campgrounds, garbages, pit toilets, trails, to required Facility Standards and Specifications
- Sell firewood
- Facilitate boat rentals
- Execute workplans
- Record detailed and accurate park records
- Cash handling - collect park user fees
- Use and maintain equipment such as brush cutters, lawnmowers, leaf blowers etc.

**Relevant Qualifications**
- Customer service, hospitality, tourism experience
- A positive attitude and ability to motivate co-workers
- Cash handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working in all weather conditions
- Backcountry hiking and camping experience
- Power tool/construction experience
- Trailer towing experience - you will be towing trailers daily
- Chainsaw experience
- Outdoor fieldwork experience
- Natural Resource diplomas and degrees, Parks Law courses are considered an asset

**Required Certifications**
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Basic First Aid

**Job Conditions**
- Working in un-serviced and remote areas
- Work independently or in teams of 1-2 to deliver park services
- Working and living in rustic accommodations (cabins, yurts, tents, etc.)
- Working on a 4- 5 day shift
- Driving on gravel roads
- Working in and around helicopters and boats
- Working in adverse weather conditions (think heat and some rain)
- Must be flexible and willing to adapt to unforeseen schedule and workplan changes due to weather or other environmental conditions
- Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required - hours of work will vary with the season
- Start date is early May and finishes at the end of September

**Why Join Us, We Value**
- Passion for nature and outdoor recreation
- Collaborative growth
- Planning with a purpose
- Adaptability and resourcefulness

**Benefits Package**
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.75-$23.75 based on experience and ability
- Free accommodation for the duration of the contract

**Application Process**You are required to upload a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.
- Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Interviews begin mid-February._