Remote Research Assistant-Full Time

Research Assistant

Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine-day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
Subject to receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, we are looking for two temporary full time Parks Research Assistants to inventory park assets for the Parks Department’s asset management program. Park assets include built infrastructure, such as trail networks, bridges, signs, boardwalks, decking, staircases, picnic benches, fencing, sports fields, signs, bleachers, fencing, etcetera. These positions require indoor and outdoor work to undertake a variety of office and field related tasks.
Duties may involve collecting, documenting, and verifying on-site asset information using field instruments; reviewing data, tables, maps, and inventories; identifying and reporting issues in the field; writing summaries, reports, conducting research and summarizing findings; and, communicating with team members, internal stakeholders, and the public. The positions may also assist with other Parks planning tasks, such as engagement support, research and synthesizing information, and data entry.
drafting, formatting, proofing, and editing routine documents; data entry, and information retrieval using corporate software systems; and other clerical tasks as needed.
Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Proficiency with MS Windows suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook email, and sound keyboarding skills.
The ability to work independently in the field including navigating remote terrain, trails, and parks.
Knowledge or ability to learn how to use field instruments (e.g. Trimble, ArcGIS Field Maps, tablet, maps) to record and verify numerous park assets.
The ability to follow instructions and perform assigned clerical, data entry and related duties.
Sound knowledge of the applicable sections of departmental rules, policies and procedures governing the work.
The ability to deliver a high level of customer service and deal effectively and courteously with the public, council, staff, contractors, and other external contacts and agencies in processing inquiries and complaints; Skill in formatting, proofing, and editing documents and maintaining sound records.
Experience with standard office equipment, methods and procedures.
Additional assets would be:
An understanding of GIS software.
Please note this position is contingent on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program which provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for people aged 15 to 30 years of age, and has the following criteria:
Be between the age of 15 and 30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid SIN, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job.

Have a valid Class 5 B.Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary courses related to the work in a discipline such as planning, engineering, statistics, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Term: Flexible start date for up to 16 weeks.
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $31.97 to $37.58 per hour (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.
If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you.