Assistant Park Manager-alice Lake Provincial Park

Sea to Sky Park Services Operates several Provincial Parks, Day Use Areas and Campgrounds in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We are currently hiring for a F/T Year round Assistant Park Manager to join our team and help manage our Alice Lake Provincial Park location which is situated in Squamish, BC.

The Assistant Park Manager role is a hands-on position assisting and supporting the Park Manager to oversee all daily park operations. Duties include helping to oversee and directly participate in facility maintenance in accordance with the Quality Control Plan, public safety & park security, administration tasks and the supervision of a team of park employees.

Key functions :

• To follow Sea to Sky Park Services contractual duties outlined in the Park Use Permit.
• Oversee facility maintenance in accordance with the quality control plan.
• To work within a budget
• Hire, train, and supervise a team of park staff.
• Evaluate and set work priorities and schedules
• Maintain a high level of communication with Park Manager, head office, the Area Manager, and other Park Managers.
• Maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Inspect all Park facilities weekly to ensure standards area being met
• Update the reservation system and gatehouse procedures
• To ensure the safe use of all required machinery and equipment
• The identification of minor maintenance requirements for all equipment utilized such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers etc., and either conducting the maintenance or ensuring maintenance is carried out by contractors.
• Accurate and detailed park record keeping regarding park usage and completed tasks
• To help conduct a regular inventory of products used and to report shortages.
• Order Park supplies as needed.
• Ensure Park compliance and security by ensuring parkland areas are patrolled and ensuring that guests are abiding by the campground and park usage guidelines.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Completed or enrolled in an undergraduate degree or technical diploma in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or a related field, or comparable years of experience in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience in cash handling and working within a budget.
• Knowledge of parks and/or grounds maintenance methods and equipment.
• Previous experience working in an outdoor work environment.
• Knowledge of/experience with compliance activities
• Knowledge of BC Parks and related regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication, team participation, and coordination skills
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain a wide range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently in remote work locations
• Resourceful and creative in the face of seemingly difficult situations
• Ability to enforce Park rules and gain voluntary compliance in an effective manner.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Must be able to walk up to 5 kms per day
• Bending, lifting, carrying of materials
• Standing up to 8 or more hours per day
• Valid Class 5 Drivers licence

Terms and Conditions

Hourly position-$25/hour

Uniform Provided

Due to the location of Alice Lake Provincial Park, your own vehicle will be required to travel to and from the park to work.

Job Types : Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Squamish, BC V8B 0J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience :

• property management: 1 year (preferred)
• Property Leasing & Management Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person