Parks Supervisor (full-time)

Job No: CITYPR0755

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2018 AEST

OPEN DATE:         July 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, July 23, 2018

DEPARTMENT:     Parks, Recreation and Culture

DIVISION:           Parks

SECTION:             N/A

REPORTS TO:       Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture

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About The Organization:

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast.  Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture community and hosts world class festivals and events.  Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, exploring our historic Townsite, or connecting with the world in your home office, Powell River is a great place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites: City of Powell River  Tourism Powell River 

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages the City’s urban forest; supervises and participates in parks maintenance; plans and organizes Parks Division activities and provides guidance and direction ensuring work standards are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, schedules, coordinates, supervises and inspects the work of Parks Division staff
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of the City’s parks inventory; the maintenance of playground equipment; snow and ice clearing from parking, pedestrian and airport areas; garden design, planting and landscaping; and turfgrass and irrigation system maintenance
• Trains coaches and mentors staff in best practices for horticulture and arboriculture, maintenance technique and equipment operation
• Maintains daily activity records for the section
• Provides design and technical support to the Engineering Division for new or modified landscaping or parks inventory additions
• Assists in the preparation of the annual Parks Division budget, prepares job cost estimates; prepares specifications for new equipment and assists in acquisitions
• Liaises with user groups, other Departments and contractors regarding Parks Division activities including special events and airport grounds/seasonal runway conditions
• Attends division safety talks and conducts crew talks; ensures employees follow safe work procedures and have required safety training and equipment; conducts safety inspections of worksites and equipment and ensures corrective measures are taken
• Ensures required equipment and supplies are ordered
• Ensure employees renew certificates and attend certification courses
• Operates Parks Division equipment such as a crane, forklift, and small hand and power tools
• Operates City vehicles (Class 3 with Air or lesser)
• Required to work outside of regular hours to deal with emergencies
• May be required to fulfill standby responsibilities to respond to inclement weather and airport seasonal runway conditions
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Horticulture or Trades 2 Landscape/Horticulture qualifications
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certificate
• Hazardous Tree Risk Assessor Certificate
• Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s Licensee with Air Endorsement
• Landscape Integrated Pest Management Certificate
• Class 22 Radio Telephone Operator’s Restricted Certificate
• Crane Operator Certificate
• Traffic Control Person Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)
• CSA Playground Safety Certificate
• Fall Protection Training
• Forklift Training
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years experience in Parks Division including supervisory experience
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2018 pay rate of $38.55 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.