Job Description

Park Attendant (Waste Collection) - District of West Vancouver

PARK ATTENDANT - WASTE COLLECTION

(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 accepting applications for a permanent full-time Park Attendant to work in Waste Collection. The primary duty of this position will be litter and garbage pick-up in various District Parks. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends.

The work for this position is considered manual work, requiring effort and stamina. The successful candidates may also be required to assist staff with: park construction; maintaining playgrounds, sports fields, and grass areas; horticulture; cemetery duties; and other related duties as operationally required.

Applicants must have:

• Experience with operating trucks;
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather;
• General knowledge concerning safe use of landscape maintenance equipment and tools
• An aptitude/interest in Parks operations; and,
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's License for the Province of BC.

During the assessment process, successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver's Abstract from ICBC.

The successful candidates will be required to supply 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:
40 hours per week ( Days of work for this position may include weekends and hours will vary )

Starting Rate of Pay:
$27.45 per hour
(This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase after certain hours.)

Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022

To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver's Career Centre at to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

Organization:
Location: West Vancouver, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Parks & Recreation
Posted: September 16, 2022, 7:12 pm
Expires: October 6, 2022, 11:59 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: No degree, certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $27.45 Hour