Supervisor, Park Ranger Service

at  District of North Vancouver

SUPERVISOR, PARK RANGER SERVICE

JP#24-62
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
We have a full-time opportunity available within our Parks Department for a Supervisor, Park Ranger Service. This is supervisory, administrative, regulatory and public engagement work related to ensuring park use adheres to bylaws and regulations for the protection of natural areas and the promotion of public safety. The incumbent supervises, directs and participates in the day-to-day operations of the park rangers team; develops and implements operational plans, policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective park ranger services; oversees and ensures for public compliance with applicable regulations and bylaws and protocols; oversees and ensures for the provision of public education and engagement to support positive relationships with parks visitors, public safety and environmental protection; conducts regular patrols, and investigates and processes complaints and escalated issues concerning bylaw infractions including evidence gathering and building case files through to attending adjudications and other legal processes; ensure compliance with the screening officer policy, coordinates operational response to emergencies and incidents; serves as liaison with municipal departments and external agencies on matters related to the work; drafts and recommends amendments to budgets, fees, bylaws, policies and procedures; prepares reports, records and correspondence related to the work. The work involves considerable public contact and the requirement to exercise considerable independent judgement, action, tact and diplomacy within established policies, regulations and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Diploma in natural resource management, environmental science, park administration or other relevant field, supplemented by training in regulatory enforcement and emergency response, plus considerable experience in regulatory enforcement, including some leadership or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred. Level 1 First Aid Certification including CPR certification, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence are required.

APPLY

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at www.dnv.org/careers by September 15, 2024.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlil wətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : Experience an asse

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