Job Description

Irrigation Specialist (Parks Specialist IV) - City of Campbell River

Irrigation Specialist (Parks Specialist IV)

The City of Campbell River is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to join their Parks team.

Naturally, Campbell River - Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching

The role - The Irrigation Specialist (Parks Specialist IV) will perform tasks assigned in the day-to-day operation, maintenance and associated record keeping of the City's irrigation systems. They will be responsible for the central Toro Sentinel Irrigation Controller System and for designing, installing, and maintaining the City's underground irrigation systems and controllers for parks, green spaces, sports fields, and playgrounds. They will also provide oversight, as assigned, to labourers, and Parks staff assisting with irrigation activities.

Our ideal candidate will have

• Certified Irrigation Technician Level 1 (Irrigation Industry Association of BC)
• EOCP Certification in Cross-Connection Control
• Valid Driver's Licence, and produce and maintain a clean driver's abstract, as per City policy
• Current Pesticide Applicator's Certificate (Landscape - Integrated Pest Management)
• Formal training and/or proven experience in Irrigation Systems Design, Repair and Operations
• Minimum 3 years related experience in the design, installation, operations, and maintenance of commercial automated underground irrigation systems, including programming of Toro Sentinel system software through a master computer
• Minimum 1 year directly related experience in parks maintenance procedures
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

The rate of pay for this permanent, full-time, CUPE bargaining unit position is $31.16 per hour based on a 40-hour work week and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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This posting closes on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-22-78-2 to:

Email:
Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann's Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Organization:
Location: Campbell River, BC
Region: North and Central Vancouver Island / Sunshine Coast
Professional Category(s): Parks & Recreation, Irrigation/Sprinklers
Posted: September 16, 2022, 10:56 am
Expires: October 10, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $31.16 Hour