Community Services Assistant 3

City of Surrey

Community Services Assistant 3 - Park Partnership Assistant 

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union – CUPE Local 402 – Auxiliary

SCOPE
Surrey’s Park Partnership team aims to increase meaningful community connections to park spaces through engaging and educational park programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities. We believe that access to nature and outdoor spaces helps develop an engaged and healthy community.

The successful candidate will support park programming activities in outdoor environments, interact with the public,work collaboratively within a team, and promote park user engagement in our parks under the guidance of supervisory staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver programming at Surrey’s feature gardens.
• Coordinate and support delivery of special events hosted by Park Partnerships.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and provide directions to volunteers, instructors, and junior staff.
• Assist with seasonal program coordination including planning, scheduling, staff training, and supervision.
• Maintain program records, statistics, and reports.
• Research and develop new program ideas.
• Support administrative duties, promotions, marketing activities, and public inquiries.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12 and some post-secondary education from a recognized institutionsupplemented by 2 years of related experience including supervision experience supporting or coordinating community service work or area of specialty.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving history.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C and AED certificate.
• High Five Certification or an acceptable equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, planning and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively bothorally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment and to establish andmaintain effective working relationships with volunteers, staff and the public.
• Interest in horticulture and gardening is considered an asset.
• Broad understanding and working knowledge of park-based programs, their purpose and objectives.
• Previous experience working within a Municipal environment is an asset.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pay Grade: Schedule D
• Hourly Rate: $ 28.16
• This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at Job ID 7171