Seasonal Park Ranger

Park Ranger

(Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than October 30, 2026)
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $37.44 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
Our Regional Parks Department is seeking two Park Rangers who will help to protect Pacific Spirit Regional Park and ensure the public have safe and exceptional experiences.
You are available to work shifts scheduled between the hours of 6:00am and 3:00am.
Patrols park sites on foot, by motorized and non-motorized vehicles, watercraft (e.g. snowshoe, ski, bicycle, all terrain vehicle, on/off road motorcycle, boat, canoe, horseback, air) or by other appropriate means.
Engages in public regulatory compliance and enforcement activities throughout the park system in cooperation with other park staff, park officers and park rangers. Duties may be required to be performed at one or more than one MV Regional Parks site (e.g. parks, greenways, ecological conservancy areas, reserves).
Obtains public compliance with regulations in a professional, tactful, confident and assertive manner using educational techniques and persuasion. Collaborates and cooperates with groups (e.g. partners, volunteers, community organizations) to address park issues specific to Parks rules and regulations, and public safety and security.
Collaborates and cooperates with other regulatory agencies to obtain public compliance with other applicable regulations and laws on Metro Vancouver dedicated park land.
Investigates complaints and incidents. As assigned, testifies for Metro Vancouver in legal proceedings and consults with legal counsel.
Maintains hard copy and electronic investigative files, and enters data into enforcement database. Instructs staff and participates in training programs.
Assists with park operations and maintenance on a periodic, seasonal or emergency basis and uses basic construction and maintenance skills for duties as required. Coordinates traffic and crowd control as required.
Assists with research and resource management projects. Collects regulatory, research and resource management data.
Complies with corporate and departmental programs, standards and procedures, and WorkSafe BC regulations.
Participates in staff meetings and annual work planning. Contributes to and implements departmental and corporate initiatives. Attends public meetings as required.
Certificate or Diploma in regulatory enforcement (e.g. Two years of experience in Parks or an equivalent public environment successfully enforcing bylaws and regulations, including attending hearings and giving testimony; Proficient English language skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external agencies, groups, partners, volunteers and public.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate difficult terrain and walk long distances.
Ability to use computer and related software and applications related to the position and duties.
OFA Level 1 First Aid certification with Transportation Endorsement.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

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