Park Attendant

Full job description
2 Positions
(Permanent, Full-Time)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Parks Department is accepting applications to fill two permanent, full-time Park Attendant positions, responsible for a variety of park maintenance tasks.

The successful candidate may also be assisting with: turfgrass mowing and maintenance, garbage/litter/recycling collection, park construction; graffiti removal, sign and trail maintenance, playground maintenance; snow removal, and other related duties as operationally required. The position is considered manual work, requiring strength, effort and stamina. Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will possess:

Ÿ An aptitude/interest in Park Operations;

Ÿ General knowledge concerning safe use of landscape maintenance equipment;

Ÿ Basic knowledge of grass maintenance including mowing, aerating, seeding and sod laying;

Ÿ Basic knowledge of vegetation maintenance including weeding, planting and pruning;

Ÿ Basic knowledge of native and invasive plants;

Ÿ Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather;

Ÿ An ability to build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the public and the staff team;

Ÿ Ability to exercise excellent customer service skills when interacting with park users and the general public;

Ÿ Knowledge of, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with, departmental policies, practices, rules and regulations related to the work performed;

Ÿ Experience driving large trucks on streets and within parks and around people;

Ÿ Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC;

Ÿ Experience operating tractors, ride-on mowers, and chainsaws is considered an asset.


During the assessment process, successful candidates will be asked to submit a Driver’s Abstract from ICBC.


The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.


This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:


Union (WVMEA) / Permanent, Full-Time


Hours of Work:


40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary, but include weekends)


Starting Rate of Pay:


$30.88 per hour

This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase after a certain number of hours worked.


Closing Date:


11:5+ p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025


To Apply:


Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.


We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca

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