Park Operator - Sandstorm North Contracting

Are you seeking a unique experience this summer? Do you enjoy working outdoors in nature, meeting new people from all over the world, working within a team and having your accommodations provided? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider a summer working in a Provincial Campground in Northern BC! We are hiring Park Operators for six BC Provincial Parks in Northeastern BC. We’re looking for a dynamic group of people to join our team.

Locations

Job Type

Seasonal Contract – Full Time
May to September
(10 on – 4 off shift rotation)

Compensation

$19/hr
4% vacation pay paid bi-weekly
On-site accommodations provided
Access to recreation equipment and camping in the parks that we operate

Duties

The following outlines specific responsibilities related to this position; however, not all Parks contain the facilities mentioned.

Collections / Admin

Collection of park fees
Handle Discover Camping Reservations
Daily completion of log book, reservations and cash outs
Record and report traffic counter results and park stats
Water quality testing and recording

Maintenance

Clean and maintain park facilities according to BC Parks standards including but not limited to; maintenance of pit toilets, campsites, garbage and recycling receptacles, parking lots, information shelters, trails and day-use areas
Physical demands such as medium/heavy lifting, climbing ladders, pushing, pulling and operating various landscaping equipment/tools
Use of landscaping equipment; weedwacker, brush-saw, lawn mower to maintain vegetation growth
Repairing/Repainting structures and facilities
Equipment / Truck inspections and maintenance
Involvement in our Recycling Program

Customer Service

Respond to Park Visitor inquiries and provide assistance as required
Represent BC Parks in a professional manner
Participate in interpretive service events
Participate is BC Parks customer satisfaction surveys

Security/Policy Enforcement

Opening and closing of main gate at 7am and 11pm
Provide site security and enforcement of park policies
Report incidents and occurrences efficiently to supervisor and/or manager
Deal effectively with enforcement situations in a mature and responsible manner
Generate voluntary compliance with verbal/written strategies
Be familiar with emergency procedures and to deal with them effectively

Requirements

Skills Experience

Valid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
Clean Criminal Record
Current OFA Level 1 Certification
Physically fit & willing/able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
Available to work flexible work hours and live on-site (accommodations provided)
Experience with power tools for park maintenance
Experience with handling cash & record keeping
Experience with landscaping
Superior customer service delivery
Demonstrates good knowledge of computers

Qualities / Traits

Approachable personality
A positive, supportive team player with a can-do attitude
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and accept new ideas
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
Respectful in group living situations
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to work with a team and independently
Accurate in recording and reporting
Strong organizational and effective time management skills
A value for safe working practices and policies
Dependability to management, and coworkers

Educational

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical

Ability to handle repetitive motions
Ability to lift 50 lbs

*Please note, upon hiring we require employees to pass a Criminal Record check. A Drivers Abstract must also be provided and accepted.

How To Apply

*If the form fails, then e-mail info@sandstormnorth.ca directly.

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