Park Technician

3 days ago

Campbell River BC Canada contract January 43K Wilderness Solutions Full time
Where is the most beautiful and scenic place you have ever been? How would you like to work there every day?
43K Wilderness Solutions is looking for seasonal, full-time backcountry Park Technicians to work in our Vancouver Island Parks including Cape Scott Provincial Park and Strathcona Provincial Park. We are looking for people keen to engage with park users providing an excellent park user experience and complete campground and trail maintenance tasks in remote, wilderness locations. 
If you love working 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 pit toilets/ urine diversion toilets, remote campgrounds, and trails to the required Facility Standards and Specifications
  • Execute workplans
  • Record detailed and accurate park records
  • Cash handling - collect park user fees
  • Use and maintain equipment such as brush cutters, lawn mowers, leaf blowers etc.

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

Required Certifications
  • Basic First Aid
  • Class 5 Driver's License 

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 10-15 day shifts 
  • Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required – hours of work will vary with the season
  • Must be flexible and willing to adapt to unforeseen schedule and workplan changes due to weather or other environmental conditions
  • Hiking an average of 10- 15km/day with a 30+lb backpack in some positions
  • Working in adverse weather conditions  
  • Driving on gravel roads 
  • Working in and around helicopters and boats
  • Most positions start early to mid-June and finish on Labour Day, with a few positions ending at the end of September
  • Strict no pets policy - we love pets, we have pet,s and we are unable to bring them to work and into camp

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 $ based on position, experience and ability 
  • Free accommodation while working in the park

Application Process You will be required to upload your resume and cover letter in the application. 
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Interviews begin mid-February.

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