PARKS ASSISTANT
FULL-TIME
Competition #2022-63
December 6, 2022

The Fraser Valley Regional District, located in Chilliwack, is a local government that delivers over 100 services
to residents living in our eight electoral areas and six member municipalities. We are the third most populous
regional district in BC, surrounded by mountains, rivers and parks stretching from Abbotsford to Boston Bar.

The Parks Department is responsible for operations and maintenance of ten regional parks, three regional
trails, and several community parks and trails in the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley offers a great place to work
and live with a mix of rural and urban lifestyles along with an abundance of recreational and cultural
opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, independent individual to fill the full time position of
Parks Assistant.

As a Parks Assistant at the FVRD, a typical week could see you performing a variety of duties including routine
maintenance of the grounds and buildings (janitorial duties, minor carpentry/construction, and painting);
grooming and building trails within the parks; conducting safety inspections and enforcing rules for safety and
security; providing information to the public, which may include coordinating/conducting interpretive
walk/tours.

We offer a supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in
lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development
opportunities for our staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

» Completion of grade 12, plus a Technical Diploma in Natural Resources Management or a related field,
OR enrolment in related courses and experience

» Experience with Microsoft Office
» Experience with general carpentry and power tools is preferred
» Excellent communication, presentation and public relations skills, with the ability to deal with conflict

situations effectively
» Must have a valid Driver’s Licence

There will be on-the-job training for specific knowledge and skills requirements.

The 2022 starting wage rate for this union position is $17.97 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Upon successfully completing the required six-month probationary period, the wage will increase to the 2023
rate of $21.68 per hour.

If this opportunity excites you, and you want to contribute to a positive work environment, we want to hear
from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications.
Please quote Competition #2022-63 and send in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on January 4, 2023 to jobs@fvrd.ca.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.