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 has an opening for a Lead Hand Forest Management in the Urban Forestry & Park Services team in the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department. In this position, you will supervise a crew of temporary full-time labourers engaged in the maintenance and enhancement of forested areas in Coquitlam parks. In addition, you will lead on the implementation of other forest management activities throughout the parks system.
Reporting to the Natural Areas Supervisor, the Lead Hand Forest Management will implement a range of forest management activities. These activities will be carried out directly by the Lead Hand Forest Management including invasive plant species management, habitat restoration plantings, community stewardship projects, monitoring and data entry. A small crew of labourers, that the Lead Hand Forest Management will supervise, will aid with these activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Sound knowledge of local ecosystems, native and invasive plants species identification and habitat restoration practices. Previous experience supervising a crew is also valuable experience to bring to this position.
- A degree or diploma in biology, forestry or natural resource management as well as experience with habitat restoration and enhancement.
- Possess Pesticide Applicator Certification as a requirement of the position, however, candidates without certification may be considered provided they successfully complete this certification during their probationary period at their own expense.
- A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia (with a satisfactory driving report) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants with municipal experience may be considered preferentially
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $35.89.
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. 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 September 3, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
- Sound knowledge of local ecosystems, native and invasive plants species identification and habitat restoration practices. Previous experience supervising a crew is also valuable experience to bring to this position.
- A degree or diploma in biology, forestry or natural resource management as well as experience with habitat restoration and enhancement.
- Possess Pesticide Applicator Certification as a requirement of the position, however, candidates without certification may be considered provided they successfully complete this certification during their probationary period at their own expense.
- A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia (with a satisfactory driving report) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants with municipal experience may be considered preferentially
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $35.89.
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. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
