Title: Park Operator – Sasquatch

Reports to: Park Manager

 

Summary of Responsibilities:   

Park Operators are responsible for providing a safe, clean and well-organized park environment for guests, while fulfilling Sea to Sky Park Services contractual agreements within the Park Use Permit.  

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all Sea to Sky Park Services policies and procedures
• Carry out facility maintenance in accordance with the quality control plan to ensure park facilities are maintained to park standards – ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary environment in all Operating Areas
• Maintain trailheads which includes raking gravel, sweeping around kiosks, maintaining garbage bins and litter picking around parkland areas
• Cleaning and maintaining campground sites, including picnic tables and fire pits
• Maintenance of washroom facilities which includes sweeping and cleaning the facilities and/or outhouses, restocking of supplies and notifying maintenance personnel of any repairs that are required
• The safe use of all required machinery and equipment
• Collection and reporting – to follow proper cash handling and record keeping procedures
• Open designated park gates to the public and close the gates at the end of the day
• Enforcing parking compliance
• Ensure park compliance and security by ensuring parkland areas are patrolled and guests are abiding by the campground and park usage guidelines
• Maintain a high level of communication between co-workers and the park manager
• Maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Monitor what’s going on in the park and respond appropriately
• Provide information to park visitors and ensure they have the best experience possible
• Other related duties as required

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Cash handling experience
• Ability to keep organized and detailed records regarding park usage, maintenance requirements, etc.
• Strong public relations and guest service skills required, must be able to be assertive while maintaining a friendly manner
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with managers, supervisors and co-workers
• Previous experience working in an outdoor environment and the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Resourceful and able to work independently in remote locations
• Knowledge of the Park Act and the ability to gain voluntary compliance and defuse confrontational situations in an effective manner
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to walk up to 5km per day
• Standing up to 8 or more hours per day

 

Qualifications:

• Completed or Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or technical diploma in natural resource management, outdoor recreation or a related field an asset, but not essential
• WHMIS / Occupational Safety knowledge or certification an asset, but not essential
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 (course available through Sea to Sky Parks)
• Criminal Record Check 
• Valid BC Driver’s License & Abstract required (work truck is provided during shift)

 

Terms and Conditions

Seasonal hourly paid position

Uniform provided

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required – hours of work will vary throughout the season

Own vehicle is required to travel to and from the park

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter to ckirkham@mtseymour.ca indicating that you are applying for the Park Operator position at Sasquatch Provincial Park – please monitor all your email inboxes in case our response goes to junk mail.