park ranger

Park Ranger

Requisition ID: 47159

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Park Ranger shares a commitment to community and enhancing the park experience for 200+ parks in Vancouver. Parks include green spaces, picnic areas, sports fields, play areas, bike & hiking pathways, facilities beaches and nature preserves. Working in collaboration with other City and Park Board Departments, stake holders, volunteers, park watch programs and the public the Park Rangers are involved in public relations, park patrol and routine regulatory enforcement work. Monitor permitted activities including large special events, sport field & facility use, picnics, weddings, and commercial recreation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor park for appropriate use enforcing the Park Control Bylaw when required.
• Work closely with the vulnerable population, connecting them with appropriate services when required.
• Provide advice, information, and direction to park users regarding park regulations, facilities, hazards, natural features and park conditions.
• Administer First Aid and attends to any complaint issues that may arise in parks or via 311.
• Ensures park users can use the park facilities harmoniously while preserving the integrity of the park system
• Monitors, unlocks, and locks Park facilities and gates as required to ensure optimal availability to park users.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work and some related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED.
• Security Workers License is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of operations, rules, bylaws and regulations governing the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of assigned park areas and facilities and hazards found therein.
• Sound knowledge how to work collaboratively and effectively with vulnerable population.
• Sound knowledge of de-escalation tactics, situational awareness and effective verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of the procedures for bylaw enforcement.
• Some knowledge of natural history and ecology of assigned area.
• Some knowledge of fire watch and traffic control practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide advice, assistance, information and direction to a variety of park users in a concise, courteous and tactful manner in sometimes difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Ability to enforce rules, guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to perform Standard First Aid
• Ability to walk and/or ride a bicycle long distances and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and situational awareness to detect unusual situations and skill handling the same.
• Ability to arrange and successfully carry out a simple work schedule.
• Ability to keep routine records and act as a witness and conduct cases before a Justice of the Peace.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform routine repair and maintenance tasks as related to Park Operations.

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions relate