PARK ATTENDANT - GOLF

(Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Parks Department is now accepting applications for a Temporary Full-Time Park Attendant. The primary duties in this position will be comprised of a variety of tasks including: golf grounds maintenance, mowing, line trimming, sand trap maintenance, aeration, and ride on equipment.

The work for this position is considered manual work, requiring effort and stamina. The successful candidates may also be required to assist staff with: park construction; sports fields, and grass areas; horticulture; and other related duties as operationally required.

Preferred Applicants will have:

• Detailed knowledge concerning safe use of landscape maintenance equipment specific to turf and golf course operations;
• Detailed knowledge of agronomic practices for golf courses;
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather;
• An interest in Parks and Golf operations and a desire to learn;
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC; and
• Experience working in turf and golf grounds maintenance would be considered an asset.

During the assessment process, successful candidates will be asked to submit a Driver’s Abstract from ICBC. These positions are expected to be required into the early fall. Candidates must be available for the duration of this period. The length of these assignments will be dependent upon operational requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full-time

Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay:
$27.45 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
This position has a pay structure with three steps increase after certain hours.

Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2023

To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal on our website at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted