Parks Assistant - Full-Time (Time-Duration) Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on March 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2013-08 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks Job Description: The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time (time-duration) position of Parks Assistant. The term of this position will be from approximately April 2013 to October 2013. The Parks Department runs 7 days a week during this time frame, and the Parks Assistant will be assigned 5 days which may include Saturday and Sunday, and some statutory holidays, with 2 days off during the week. The regular hours of work are 7.5 hours per day, scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Working with the Parks Technicians, the Parks Assistant will perform a variety of duties including routine maintenance of the grounds and buildings (janitorial duties, minor carpentry/construction, painting), grooming and building trails within the parks, do safety inspections and enforce rules for safety and security, providing information to the public, and may include coordinating/conducting interpretive walk/tours. Educational Requirements: ??? Completion of grade 12, plus a Technical Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Biology or a related field, OR enrolment in related courses and experience. Skill Requirements: ??? Good computer skills, preferably with experience in 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 be possession of a valid Driver???s Licence for the type of Fraser Valley Regional District vehicle being driven. There will be on the job training for specific knowledge and skills requirements. Salary: The start rate for this Union position is $16.92 per hour ($15.35 plus 10.2% in lieu of benefits), and upon successful completion of the 3 month probationary period the wage will increase to $19.90 per hour ($18.06 plus 10.2% in lieu of benefits). Overtime is paid when applicable. Additional Information: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Please quote Competition #2013-08 and send, in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2013 to: jobs@fvrd.bc.ca or mail to: Fraser Valley Regional District Human Resources Department 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461 Web Address: www.fvrd.bc.ca Address: 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 E-mail: jmikuska@fvrd.bc.ca Fax: 604-702-5461 Opening Date: February 21, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 7, 2013 04:30 PM Attachments for Parks Assistant - Full-Time (Time-Duration) Attachment Type Size Job Posting 31 KB Back