Employment

Sea to Sky Parks-Alice Lake Park Manager

Full time-year round

Sea to Sky Park Services Operates several Provincial Parks, Day Use Areas, and Campgrounds in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We are currently hiring for a F/T Year-Round Park Manager to join our team and manage our Alice Lake Provincial Park location, situated in Squamish.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Park Manager is a hands-on position responsible for the operation of the park. Duties include helping to oversee facility maintenance in accordance with the Quality Control Plan, public safety & park security, administration tasks, and the supervision of a team of park attendants and patrollers.

Key functions:

To follow Sea to Sky Park Services contractual duties outlined in the Park Use Permit.
Oversee facility maintenance in accordance with the quality control plan.
To work within a budget
Hire, train, and supervise a team of park staff.
Evaluate and set work priorities and schedules
Maintain a high level of communication with head office, the Area Manager, and other Park Managers.
Maintain a safe and positive work environment
Inspect all Park facilities weekly to ensure standards area being met
Update the reservation system and gatehouse procedures
To ensure the safe use of all required machinery and equipment

The identification of minor maintenance requirements for all equipment utilized such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers etc., and either conducting the maintenance or ensuring maintenance is carried out by contractors.
Accurate and detailed park record keeping regarding park usage and completed tasks
To help conduct a regular inventory of products used and to report shortages.
Order Park supplies as needed.
Ensure Park compliance and security by ensuring parkland areas are patrolled and ensuring that guests are abiding by the campground and park usage guidelines.
Other related duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Completed or enrolled in an undergraduate degree or technical diploma in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or a related field, or comparable years of experience in a relevant field.
Previous experience in a supervisory role.
Previous experience in cash handling and working within a budget.
Knowledge of parks and/or grounds maintenance methods and equipment.
Previous experience working in an outdoor work environment.
Knowledge of/experience with compliance activities
Knowledge of BC Parks and related regulations.
Excellent written and oral communication, team participation, and coordination skills
Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to work independently in remote work locations
Resourceful and creative in the face of seemingly difficult situations
Ability to enforce Park rules and gain voluntary compliance in an effective manner.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Must be able to walk up to 5 kms per day
Bending, lifting, carrying of materials
Standing up to 8 or more hours per day
Valid Class 5 Drivers licence

Terms and Conditions

Wage-$25-$29/hour

Uniform Provided

Due to the location of Alice Lake Provincial Park, your own vehicle will be required to travel to and from the park to work.