Job descriptionAbout the Role Lead Park Ranger – responsible for lead hand, regulatory, enforcement, and public relations work to ensure public compliance with regulations and bylaws within District parks.
The incumbent will schedule, assign and review work, providing day‑to‑day direction to a group of seasonal park rangers. Responsibilities include visible authority presence, enforcing bylaws, ensuring public safety, maintaining order, inspecting facilities, monitoring usage to prevent overcrowding, informing users of regulations, patrolling to address non‑compliance, and contacting authorities when necessary.
In addition, the Lead Park Ranger will serve as part of a marine patrol unit in Deep Cove, conducting proactive enforcement related to boating safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
The role involves engagement with the homeless population, requiring strong situational awareness, de‑escalation skills, and conflict management in complex circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
Provide visible authority presence and enforce bylaws.
Ensure public safety and maintain order within District parks.
Inspect park facilities and report damage.
Monitor park usage to prevent overcrowding.
Inform users of park regulations.
Patrol park areas to prevent and stop inappropriate behaviour.
Contact appropriate authorities when necessary.
Conduct marine patrol activities in Deep Cove, enforcing boating safety and environmental protection.
Engage with the homeless population, managing conflict and ensuring safety.
Qualifications
Graduation from the 12th grade plus coursework in natural history and/or ecology.
Level 1 Bylaw Certificate and some related enforcement or regulatory experience, preferably with supervisory experience.
Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
Survival First Aid certification.
Current CPR Certificate.
Sound knowledge of assigned park areas, natural history, ecology, and hazard management.
Knowledge of first aid practices, risk assessment, and conflict management.
Ability to participate in mandatory and ongoing training related to conflict resolution, de‑escalation, personal safety, and enforcement practices.
Experience with rope rescue and/or swift water rescue is an asset.
Ability to prepare routine records and perform routine repair and maintenance tasks.
Physical capacity to swim, walk long distances, and work independently in outdoor environments.
Legal criminal record check will be required upon hire.
Preferred Assets
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate.
Experience or certification in enforcement work.
Completion of the Bylaw Investigative Course Level 2 through the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
Experience or knowledge in natural resource management, regulatory enforcement, conflict resolution, or wilderness rescue.
Details Salary:
Unionized position – hourly rate (2024 rates) plus 12% in lieu of all benefits.
Hours of Work:
Any day of the week, varying between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
EEO Statement We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment.
Position will remain open until filled.
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