BC Public Service
Ministry of Environment – BC Parks
Multiple Locations
Recreation Services Officer
Bring your recreational site and contract management expertise to one of these exciting opportunities with BC Parks!
Salary $60,531.87 – $69,104.56 annually
3 regular, full time permanent positions are currently available. 1 position in each of the following: Cultus Lake or North Vancouver, Fort St John, Williams Lake. A province-wide eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities
BC Parks is responsible for the designation, management and conservation of a system of ecological reserves, provincial parks and recreation areas located throughout the province. British Columbia’s parks and protected areas contain nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural features and outdoor experiences.
The Recreation Services Officer is responsible for managing a number of large, complex, and long-term contracts to provide a variety of services in BC Parks within the Northern and Thompson/Cariboo Regions. These multi-park contracts provide services for park visitors in campground and day use area operations and include facility maintenance, revenue collection, public safety and security, BC Parks brand/standards and customer service standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to live, work and play in the stunning, rugged and natural beauty of BC. The successful candidates have a never-ending spirit of adventure, enjoy the great outdoors and have a passion for the preservation of BC’s natural splendour. Learn more about BC Parks at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/
Qualifications for this role include:
Degree in Resource Management or Natural Resource Management or related degree (e.g., geography, environmental studies) and three years of directly related experience, of which a minimum two years’ park/recreation management experience and one year of natural resource management; OR,
Degree in Business with focus on project and/or contract management in the Natural Resource Sector (e.g. business administration, public administration) with related experience in project and/or contract management including negotiating terms and conditions; OR,
Two year technical diploma in natural resource management or Parks Management, or related diploma and five years of directly related experience, of which a minimum two years’ park/recreation management and one year of natural resource management.
To learn more, including how to apply online by August 10, 2017 please visit:
https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=42675