Parks Partner Program Leader

**Parks Partner Program Leader**:
3 Temporary Full Time

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓ əc̓ iy̓ aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

Are you passionate about Parks and excited about working with community volunteers to bring Coquitlam Parks alive? If so, this position is for you We are currently looking for 3 Temporary Full Time employees to work from May - October.

Reporting to the Park Spark Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for implementing an expanded volunteer engagement initiative, working with local residents, business, schools and services groups to enhance Coquitlam’s parks. You will further be responsible for recruiting, training and working with local volunteers on various projects relating to the upkeep and enhancement of parks and recreational areas in Coquitlam. You will also provide support within your team for the implementation of various park based programs, and promote these programs to the public and community organizations, utilizing your excellent communication skills. As well, you will build relationships with community organizations, and work with Park Operations staff to deliver and schedule specific volunteer experiences. Finally, you have the ability to perform manual tasks, and use equipment such as power mowers, cultivators, leaf blowers, gas-powered weed eaters, and power saws.

If you would like to utilize your effective communication and relationship building skills while working with a variety of internal and external contacts, and enjoy volunteer engagement and management, we encourage you to apply

Applicants should have completed high school, supplemented by completion of basic horticulture courses. Applicants should also have some experience in general parks maintenance and gardening work and volunteer coordination, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. As well, a current BC Driver’s License for the province of BC is required. This position requires afternoon, evening and weekend work.

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The City offers a CUPE hourly rate of $31.32 per hour as well as 6% in lieu of benefits for the temporary full time roles.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
- The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset