Parks and Trails Coordinator

(Regular, Full-time)
 
Looking to contribute to your local community? Consider a career in local government. Join the SLRD’s team of dedicated staff who work together to make a difference in the region.
 
Headquartered in Pemberton, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) delivers a wide range of regional, sub-regional and local services to its residents. The SLRD is a BC Regional District consisting of four member municipalities (Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet) and four electoral areas. Services include land use planning, solid waste management, building inspection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, 911 services, recreation, water and sewer utilities, regional transit, trails and open spaces as well as financial support for various community services. The region contains some of the most spectacular forests, waterways, and mountains in the province and affords an endless range of opportunities for outdoor adventure, making it an exceptional place to live, work and play.
 
The SLRD is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to fill the position of Parks and Trails Coordinator. The Parks and Trails Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development, operation, and maintenance of community parks, trails, public spaces and other land-based services the SLRD provides.
 
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of related experience and a post-secondary degree or diploma in parks and recreation management, nature-based tourism management, landscape architecture, conservation and sustainability or a related discipline. For further information, please refer to the full job description at www.slrd.bc.ca/employment.
 
The salary range for this position is $81,414 - $91,632 annually. A comprehensive benefits package, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, compressed work week (9-day fortnight), learning and career development opportunities and the eligibility to work from home in accordance with the SLRD’s Remote Work Arrangements Policy are also available with this position.
 
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (preferably in pdf format) by email, no later than October 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm to careers@slrd.bc.ca.
 
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.