Regular Full Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking one Parks Infrastructure Asset Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, planning and coordinating capital projects relating to parks infrastructure asset replacement and repair. Furthermore, you will make recommendations on design and construction, while factoring in budget and time. You will also be responsible for ensuring that any inspections or project specifications made are meeting operational policies and procedures.
The Parks Infrastructure Asset Coordinator will further be responsible for supervising staff engaged in park asset maintenance including irrigation systems and trails, and overseeing the work of contractors. You will also have excellent relationship building skills, in order to maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, as well as your team. If you enjoy working with and planning capital projects, as well as working with variety of people in a supervisory capacity, we look forward to your application!
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed a diploma in a discipline related to the work such as construction, building or engineering technology, or a related journeyman trades certification such as a Carpenter or Landscape. Preference may be given to candidates with a certificate in project management. You will also have at least 5 years of related experience in parks operations. Please note that an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Please note that you may be required to work weekends.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $46.06 - $54.43. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 11, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed a diploma in a discipline related to the work such as construction, building or engineering technology, or a related journeyman trades certification such as a Carpenter or Landscape. Preference may be given to candidates with a certificate in project management. You will also have at least 5 years of related experience in parks operations. Please note that an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Please note that you may be required to work weekends.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $46.06 - $54.43. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
