program co-ordinator, recreation
City of Coquitlam
Parks Partner Program Coordinator Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC?s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Are you passionate about gardening and excited about working with community volunteers to bring Coquitlam Parks alive? Do you enjoy working with volunteers and creating hands-on opportunities for the community to connect with gardens and green spaces? If so, this position is for you! We are currently looking for two Regular Full Time Parks Partner Program Coordinators to join our ever growing Parks and Capital Projects team.
As the Parks Partner Program Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver a variety of community gardening and park engagement programs and projects. This will include developing program content and materials, coordinating schedules and activities with staff and external partners, and monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure they meet community needs. You will recruit, orient and support volunteers who assist with gardening and park engagement projects, while building strong relationships with internal staff, community partners and the public.
As well, you will perform a multitude of parks maintenance tasks, including gardening, and maintenance duties using a variety of tools such as power mowers, cultivators, leaf blowers and power saw. You will ensure proper upkeep of floral, lawn and related areas in Coquitlam parks.
If you are passionate about gardening, enjoy working with people and want to combine hands-on horticulture with community engagement, we look forward to your application!
Qualifications
- High school diploma supplemented by completion of a horticulture certificate or diploma.
- At least three years of experience in general parks maintenance and gardening work and volunteer coordination. Please note that an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Ability to work non-standard hours including afternoon, evening and weekend work.
- Driver?s License for the province of BC.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $38.45. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City?s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and sub