Parks Coordinator

Full job description

(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 has an immediate opening for a Permanent Full-Time Parks Coordinator.

Reporting to the Parks Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning and developing the maintenance and operational functions of the Parks Department.

Key Accountabilities include:

Effective staff supervision of crews engaged in the maintenance of a municipal parks system, ensuring work is carried in the most efficient manner possible;

Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, overseeing the planning, development and implementation of the operations, maintenance and construction functions associated with the Parks Department;

Conducting inspections of parks to ensure that operations, maintenance and projects conform to schedules, budgets and safety regulations;

Working closely and effectively with contractors, agencies, groups and other departments on various parks projects and initiatives;

Hiring and onboarding Staff;

Providing high levels of customer service including following up on maintenance concerns, assigning responsibility and coordinating effective remedial actions;

Assisting in developing standards for maintenance and operational procedures;

Providing input on policy and “best practices” development;

Maintaining organization and inventory levels of equipment, supplies and infrastructure; and

Other related duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess: exceptional communication and leadership capabilities including proven experience providing vision, guidance and supervision support to a team; effective and tactful skills for managing staff and responding to community concerns; ability to manage service delivery of multiple crews; Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and promoting a team spirit of cooperation and innovation; considerable knowledge of principles, practices, equipment, and safety regulations applicable to the work of the Parks Department; Considerable knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: horticulture, turf management, construction, parks services, golf operations, public garbage collection and recycling and/or coordinating a park ranger program; strong budgeting skills; experience leading projects; team player attributes; and successful experience in analysis, planning and strategy development.

The ideal candidate has completed: A university degree in parks and outdoor recreation, environmental science, park management, leadership, or related disciplines; accredited courses in leadership studies; and considerable related experience in parks operations, supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver’s Abstract from ICBC, a 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, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay:

$45.32 per hour (this position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually).

Closing Date:

11:5+ p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 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