A unique opportunity to work in BC Parks to protect and maintain park values and provide exceptional visitor experience

BC Parks is looking for qualified individuals to work as seasonal Park Rangers in provincial parks throughout the province. Positions will include frontcountry, backcountry or marine parks. Work terms are typically 32 weeks in length. This competition will create an eligibility list of candidates for seasonal vacancies. Appointments to qualified candidates will be made when vacancies are identified.

As a Park Ranger, you are directly responsible for delivering services that support the public’s use of the park system and protects park values. This includes daily maintenance and cleaning of facilities, regular repair, maintenance and renovation of park facilities, and managing the public’s use of the parks. You monitor and maintain facility assets on a daily basis to ensure the park is in pristine repair for visitors. You may also be involved in monitoring and reporting on assigned recreation, conservation and public engagement activities within a park or group of parks. Representing BC Parks, you act as the field contact for park visitors and contractors by providing information and regulating activities. Dedicated to protecting park visitors and resources, you act as a Peace Officer to enforce compliance with the Park Act and other statutes and regulations.

Job Requirements:
To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Education & Related Experience:

• Completed related degree or 2-year diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field (related field may include: Biology, Geology, Geography, Recreational Planning, Outdoor Recreation, Forestry, Fisheries, Anthropology); OR,
• Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and 2 years’ related experience (related experience can include: park system (operations), conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, any earth sciences, recreation planning, public safety /enforcement).

Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

• Experience maintaining and safely using hand tools, power tools, brush-cutters, chainsaws and winches.
• Experience maintaining and safely operating boats and other vessels on the ocean, lakes, and rivers.
• Experience maintaining and safely operating ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, 4X4 pick-up trucks, and other off-road vehicles and trailers. Experience working in and around aircraft including helicopters, float planes, and commercial charter aircraft.
• Experience building facilities and undertaking construction projects.
• Experience safely handling firearms, managing human-wildlife conflict, and using bear traps, aversive conditioning, chemical immobilization and euthanasia to resolve wildlife conflict or dispatch injured wildlife.
• Experience with conducting multi-day backpack or marine excursions, including living and working in inclement or adverse weather conditions, performing physical labour, and hiking long distances carrying heavy packs or equipment.
• Experience using electronic equipment including satellite phones, GPS devices, tablets, smartphones, desktop and laptop computers, portable radios and other electronic communication devices.
• Experience working alone or in isolation.
• Experience in researching, reviewing and complying with safety related legislation, regulations and policy, including PPE requirements, check-in requirements, safety program policy compliance and other safety program experience.
• Experience working in diverse and multi-faceted team environments with co-workers, supervisors, partners, volunteers, other agencies and the public to accomplish projects and goals.
• Experience in managing the public, addressing non-compliance, enforcing regulations, providing education, and dealing with contentious issues in high stress circumstances.
• Experience applying compliance tools, and taking enforcement actions including issuing warnings, violation tickets, evictions, administrative penalties and sanctions, and preparing investigative packages.
• Experience identifying and taking action to repair or mitigate hazardous conditions and responding to emergencies.
• Experience working previously as a park ranger or student ranger for BC Parks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory Training & Certification:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent from another Canadian Province; a BC Class 7L/7N, or other learner’s permit, are not considered equivalent).
• Current and WorkSafe BC recognized Occupational First Aid Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificate.
• Successful completion of Enhanced Security Screening, including fingerprint screening.
• Completion of BC Parks Law and Its Administration (BCIT PRKS 1010 or 0010 course). This course can be obtained through the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT). Course information can be found at: https://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/prks1010.
  Note: if you have already successfully completed the BCIT PRKS 3110/3120 courses, BCIT course 1010 is not required.
• Maintains a current Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence.
• Possesses a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or higher marine certification issued by Transport Canada.

Other Training that may be Required Depending on Location:

• Marine Radio Operator’s Certification Swift Water Rescue Training Course
• S100 – Fire Suppression (fire suppression training)
• ATV operator training course
• Avalanche Safety Training (AST 1 or higher)
• Chainsaw Safety Training course
• Wildlife/Danger Tree Assessor certification
• Snowmobile Operator training course

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris.Price@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

New Park Ranger hires will be required to travel for the purpose of attending mandatory Park Ranger training commencing April 22 to May 10, 2024 at Manning Provincial Park near Hope, BC. Details on this training session will be confirmed in the offer letter for successful candidates.

These are auxiliary opportunities in various locations, which may include (but are not limited to) the following: West Coast Region (Victoria, Parksville, Black Creek, Port McNeill*); South Coast Region (North Vancouver, Squamish, Cultus Lake, Sechelt); Thompson Cariboo Region (Kamloops, Bowron Lake [Quesnel], Hagensborg*); Kootenay Okanagan Region (Penticton, Vernon, Manning Park, Nelson, Cranbrook); North Coast Skeena Region (Atlin*, Dease Lake*, Smithers*, Terrace, Prince Rupert); Omineca Peace Region (Fort St John, Fort Nelson*, Prince George, Valemount*, Moberly Lake, Liard River*) the * denotes a bi-weekly isolation allowance add to pay. (Refer to Auxiliary Park Ranger Location Appendix below.)

Board and lodging and relocation expenses are not provided for auxiliary opportunities. Some locations may provide accommodations, see location appendix for more details.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.