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Parks and Rural Recreation Coordinator

$43.96 per hour

Peace River Regional District

Peace River Regional District

Parks and Rural Recreation Coordinator


Full Time, Permanent Position

Reporting to the General Manager of Community Services or designate, this position supports the delivery of community services to residents, community groups, and partner organizations, with a focus on regional parks, rural recreation, culture, grants, and related service areas.

Key Responsibilities:
The Parks and Rural Recreation Coordinator will:
  • Support the delivery of Community Services programs, projects, agreements, grants, and service initiatives.
  • Liaise with community groups, local governments, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Assist with service planning, policy development, procedures, agreements, bylaws, research, reports, and correspondence.
  • Coordinate and monitor facility, parks, and recreation agreements and contracts, including compliance follow-up as required.
  • Assist with inspections of parks, facilities, and grounds.
  • Support community organizations involved in local recreation, parks, facilities, and community service initiatives.
  • Assist with grant programs, applications, committee coordination, public meetings, and public engagement.
  • Attend evening and weekend meetings as required.


Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have:

  • Post-secondary education in recreation, parks management, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Three years of related experience, preferably in local government, recreation, parks, facilities, or community services.
  • Experience working with community groups, volunteers, contractors, and/or public-sector partners.
  • Strong organizational, project coordination, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, work within budgets, and work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility in days and hours of work.
  • A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and the ability to legally work in Canada.


Additional Information
The regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with one hour for lunch. Some flexibility in hours may be required to attend meetings or support Community Services operations.

The after-probation rate of pay for this union position is $43.96/hour, plus benefits.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Join the PRRD Team!
Come work with the Peace River Regional District team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – world renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and linkages to the Yukon and Alaska.

The Peace River Regional District includes four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of approximately 60,000, covering a vast 120,000 square kilometer area.

Posting Date June 10, 2026

Application Deadline
June 24, 2026 At 4:00 PM

Application Information
Visit to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the PRRD.

Apply in confidence by providing a cover letter noting the position being applied for, a resume, and three supervisory references to:

Peace River Regional District
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