Job Description

Park Ranger Peace Officer
Job Number : 45904


Work in North America\'s largest urban park, known as the "Ribbon of Green". You\'ll contribute to ensuring a safe and enjoyable co-existence between the valley\'s plants, wildlife and ten million annual visitors in Edmonton\'s 48 kilometers of river valley. As a Park Ranger you are responsible to:

• Ensure the protection, condition and safety of buildings and amenities on City parkland
• Interact with a variety of individuals while ensuring a safe and enjoyable co-existence between the valley\'s precious natural resources
• Respond to Homeless encampment complaints and engaging vulnerable and unhoused populations living in encampment settings.
• Partner with various stakeholder agencies and outreach programs to support vulnerable and unhoused population living in encampment settings.
• Receive complaints regarding violations of City bylaws; conducting investigations to determine their validity and issuing verbal/written warnings or tickets
• Conduct routine park patrol and investigative assignments Interpret legislation and bylaws to the public; provide assistance in the prosecution of bylaw or statute breeches, and prepare court documents
• Coordinate, develop, and implement actions to protect the bio-diversity of parkland; provide resource management to ensure sustainable use of parkland
• Assist with the development of parks brochures, informational presentations, letters, and reports for internal and external customers; develop and implement special events; conduct media interviews
• Write reports, vehicle inspections and activity logs
• Operate various transportation vehicles and equipment, including jet boats, ATVs and mountain bikes.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a 2 year Diploma in Conservation Enforcement, Parks Management, Resource Management, Police Studies or Law Enforcement
• A minimum of 1 year directly related experience
• Obtain and retain Community Peace Officer Level I Provincial Designation from Alberta Justice with completion of the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP), as well as a Bylaw officer appointment
• Must be able to obtain or have successfully completed the Physical Abilities Readiness Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) within 4 minutes and 45 seconds (4:45)
• Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Must be able to obtain and retain boat operators license
• Ability to work in physically demanding and sometimes dangerous environments
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and Google Suite
• Completion of Verbal Judo, Search & Rescue Fundamentals and Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) training are assets
• Extensive knowledge of municipal legislation, investigative practices and customer service standards\xcd\xbe must be able to effectively communicate interpretations of legislation
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers\xcd\xbe excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service and communication skills required
• Knowledge and practical application of dealing with difficult persons\xcd\xbe strong analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to groups, eg. Educational & Trail Campaigns
• Hire is dependent Upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence (or provincial equivalent). Eligible to obtain and retain a City Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Permit
• Demonstrated experience in Parks, Conservation, Wildlife management and/or dealing with vulnerable and unhoused populations is considered an asset
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City\xe2\x80\x99s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca. COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID 19-Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption. For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt). Up to 5 permanent full-time positions Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, shift work between 6:00am - 3:00am, including weekends Salary: $37.181-$42.587 (Hourly); $77,633.930-$88,921.660 (Annually) Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/SK



Classification Title : Corp Sec Peace Officer II
Posting Date : Feb 14, 2023
Closing Date : Mar 14, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to) : 5 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department : Community Standards and Neighbourhoods
Work Location(s) : River Valley Headquarters, 10158 - 97 Ave Edmonton T5K 2T5