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Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate computerized inventory record-keeping and re-ordering systems, maintain sales records for inventory control, and prepare merchandise for purchase, rental, or lease
• The candidates should be able to provide advice about merchandise, assist in the display of merchandise, estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates, and prepare sales, rental, or leasing contracts
• The candidates should be able to greet customers, discuss the type, quality, and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental, or lease, and accept cash, cheque, credit card, or automatic debit payment

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

By mail
702 COLUMBIA ST
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC
V3M 1A9

Main Purpose and Function

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. These range from such fundamental services as water supply, sewerage, drainage, refuse removal, street access, and lighting, to regulatory functions such as traffic control, parking enforcement, transportation planning, and preservation of utility and communication corridors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Spare Driver in Collections is assigned to Automated/Semi-Automated Truck Driver work to collect curbside garbage and green bin material. Drivers are assigned to established routes/beats throughout the city and must be able to operate safely while providing excellent customer service to residents. Drivers are expected to exit the truck to tag or pick up knocked-over totes and be courteous and professional when sharing the lane with other drivers and service providers. When not assigned to curbside collection, Spare Drivers may be assigned to other Sanitation Services Branch specific work.

The Sanitation Services Branch functions 365 days/year, applicants must be willing and able to work shift work if operationally required. The Collections shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that training may be scheduled on weekends. Successful applicants’ availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment with the Branch.

Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring and truck driving experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous waste collection experience is desirable. Some knowledge of collections and/or recycling.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
• Some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and respectfully deal with the public.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform heavy physical labour.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting.
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment variety of tools and equipment.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brakes or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
  • Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Interview
• Driving Assessment 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April, 2024 

Position End Date: April, 2025 

Salary Information: Base Salary: $30.42 per hour. Driving rate: $33.17 per hour. Plus Productivity Bonus: $34.34 per hour. Employees receive 12% of their base salary in lieu of benefits.

Application Close: March 13, 2024

Hours: 2pm -10pm Monday - Friday

The Administrative Coordinator supports the business by coordinating the full range of administrative processes at the terminal in order to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of freight to the end customer.   

You will be a positive representative of our organization by demonstrating professionalism, and appropriate urgency. You will work closely with various internal and external contacts to effectively and efficiently respond to customer inquiries and requests. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Provide administrative support to the managers and office staff team and ensure that administrative matters are organized and dealt with in a professional manner. Establish and maintain files and records.  
• Answer phone calls and email enquiries and relay calls and messages to appropriate managers and employees; attend meetings, take notes, and follow up on decisions within area of responsibility 
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory for the terminal 
• Welcome clients; ascertain nature of business and direct clients to appropriate managers and employees 
• Redirect documents intra- and inter-terminal as well as to customers as needed 
• Manifest and arrange appointments via fax, email, and telephone. Call customers regarding appointment change, status, rescheduling, and issues regarding appointment. Schedule driver appointments. Update system with appointment information.  
• Prepare manifests for trucks crossing from Canada to US border and vice versa 
• Verify the weight for all LTL loads, load trailers, ensuring that the number of boxes/ shipments, weight and dangerous goods information is correct and complete 
• Input pick up BOL’s and update POD’s. Upload and edit EDI files. Input skeleton bills into the system ensuring that all critical information is input, enter comments regarding damages, shortages and ensure required signatures are present 
• Track and update system information on shipments for agent delivery. 
• Assist drivers with preliminary paperwork information such a bill of lading, trip envelops and border crossing procedures 
• Broker payroll processing including the inputting of City Drivers payroll in the terminal; confirmation of information provided by brokers and data entry for the terminal; providing brokers with invoice copies; and fielding inquiries as to payroll discrepancies. 
• Reporting: POD reports – following up on PODs Make sure PODs are imaged. Missed appointment report following up with customers if freight not delivering. 
• Mentor and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software 
• Dispatch some night runs/shifts 
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience. 
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial. 
• Communication skills - advanced 
• Computer skills – accuracy, Truck mate MS products, AS400, web based programs 
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills 
• Strong conflict resolution skills 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues 
• Results focused 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.

Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset, training will be provided
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles, Gloves, Uniform

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive tasks
• The candidate should be able to handle heavy loads and work with manual dexterity
• The candidate should be able to pay attention to detail and work with hand-eye coordination
• The candidate should be able to handle large workloads
• The candidate should be physically demanding and a combination of bending, crouching and kneeling

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should have adaptability skills and work in an efficient way
• The candidate should be hardworking and work with a positive attitude
• The candidate should be someone who can be dependent on and be someone who can be relied on
• The candidate should be a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment also pick orders and stock
• The candidate should be able to weigh materials and goods also make labels and attach to goods
• The candidate should be able to wrap goods also pack and unpack goods
• The candidate should be able to sort, crate and stack goods also install, lash and secure goods
• The candidate should be able to store cargo and materials also organize and maintain inventory

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

Main Purpose and Function
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has Auxiliary seasonal opportunities for employment as a Cashier at the three Golf Clubhouses at Vancouver Parks Golf. The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of days and shifts including evenings and weekends. The Cashiers’ main responsibility will be for the delivery of exceptional customer service to our golf patrons through Food & Beverage service. Cashiers at the Clubhouses will be responsible for providing food and beverage cashiering services including delivering and clearing meals, cashiering transactions and general restaurant cleaning and maintenance. Cashiers may also perform golf cart attendant duties such as delivering food and beverage cart service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Cashiering duties include customer service, payment processing (including credit cards) and making change, and ensuring accurate cash handling procedures are followed. The Clubhouse Cashier will take and communicate orders to the kitchen, deliver food and beverage orders to customers, and maintain front of house cleanliness by clearing dishes, cleaning counters, and arranging and cleaning tables. They also will assist in setting up, facilitate, and tearing down Special Events and confirms that strict adherence to provincial rules around the service of alcohol within the licensed area of the clubhouse is being followed. The hours can range from 7:00am to 10:30pm. The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of days and shifts including morning, afternoon, evenings and weekends. The successful candidate must be also available to work at multiple locations. Please note that this position is an Auxiliary position which runs until October 2024, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 11, preferably supplemented by some cashier experience
• Experience in serving food and beverages and working in an outdoor environment is preferred
• Experience working in a similar unionized Food and Beverage team environment is an asset
• Food Safe Certification is an asset
• Serving it Right Certification is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of cashiering and retail sales methods and practices
• Some knowledge of basic food preparation and serving duties and of health standards and regulations
• Knowledge or previous experience in a horticultural or Golf Course Environment preferred
• Previous hospitality experience including customer service, POS experience, stocking, and inventory an asset
• Ability to receive payments and make change accurately and promptly
• Ability to use computer software applications related to cashiering, program registration and memberships
• Ability to perform applicable food service and preparation and/or retail sales tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to maintain minor clerical records
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20kg

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: March 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-011: $24.97 to $29.2 per hour

Number of Vacancies: Multiple 

Application Close: March 3, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

The Office Support Clerk III is responsible for administrative and clerical tasks for the Transportation Planning and Transportation Design branches, as well as Engineering Team Services at Crossroads. This includes, but is not limited to: onboarding, eSAFs, eCAFs, time entry, updating Project Management Framework documents, maintaining branch stats (Scorecard), formatting Council Reports, using SharePoint and obtaining concurrences, creating shopping carts, issuing change orders, processing of goods receipts and service entries, resolving invoice payment issues, calendar management for section heads, coordinating large external vendor meetings, booking travel and training for branch employees, assisting with records management filing and archiving as required and other responsibilities as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Updates Project Management Framework documents.
• Maintains branch scorecards.
• Formats Council Reports, and obtains reports and concurrences in SharePoint.
• Provides end-user support for branch SharePoint pages.
• Utilizes organizational software, SAP, to provide administrative support to all Engineering branches in various ways such as Procurement to Payment (P2P) training, shopping carts, service entries, good receipts, orders and approves payments for suppliers. 
• Adheres to standards of the City’s Ethical Purchasing Policy as well as manage the supplies and ordering of goods in accordance to the P2P process.
• Resolves invoicing issues.
• Coordinates P-card reconciliation.
• Ensures printers are working and maintain the toner and paper supplies for the floor.
• Assists the branch section heads with their calendar management, including booking large meetings and/or travel/training trips.
• Initiates eSAFs and eCAFs as per direction from management, and forwards them to appropriate authority for approval.
• Supports the onboarding of new employees to the branches including IT and security accesses.
• Reviews and validates Time Entry reports, ensuring that they meet time entry standards and forwards for approval to Managers OR Reviews and validates Time Entry reports, ensuring that they meet time entry standards and forwards for approval to Managers.
• Uses the VanRIMS classification and retention schedule exclusively and serves as the branches Departmental Records Coordinator (DRC) for all VanDocs related issues.
• Retrieves information from paper, electronic or film based files; assisting in the scheduling and transferring of records off site and requesting file searches from external sources.
• Other administrative duties as required for Engineering Team Services.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by commercial administration courses plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Experience as a Departmental Records Coordinator is considered an asset.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of departmental and other policies, regulations, rules, procedures and practices that relate to the position occupied or which govern worksite activities and employee behaviour.
• Sound knowledge of the Engineering Services Department functions, responsibilities and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a working knowledge of standard computer software such as VanDocs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
• Ability to preform P2P and time entry functions in SAP is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of COV’s standard purchasing practices and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, demonstrated competency in decision making within established business practices and rules.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and provide exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to prepare non-routine reports, correspondence and memoranda related to the work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and vendors is essential.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2024 

Position End Date: March 2026

Application Close: March 3, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

The Assistant to the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) Host City Secretariat Lead and a member of the FWC26 Host City Secretariat, will provide a wide variety of confidential and sensitive administrative support as well as organizing and coordinating daily activities of the FWC26 Host City Secretariat.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the FWC26 Director of Coordination and Alignment and closely supports the FWC26 Host City Secretariat. Key contacts include: the City Leadership Team; senior City staff, (chiefly the supporting functions including legal, financial and communications); federal and provincial government agencies and external partners (including the Integrated Safety and Security Unit, PavCo, YVR, Parks Board, First Nations, and FIFA), and members of the public.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides executive level confidential and administrative support for FWC26 Host City Secretariat.
• Coordinates and maintains the calendars of the FWC26 Host City Secretariat Lead and Team using judgement to prioritize meeting and event requests with a view to optimizing available time. This includes planning, organizing and scheduling meetings/events; screening requests for meetings/events; anticipating and working with external partners, stakeholders and senior city staff to resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure high priority meetings/events are accommodated in a timely fashion.
• Schedules meetings with internal staff, external partners and stakeholders including Provincial Government, Federal Government and FIFA contacts.
• Supports the FWC26 Host City Secretariat in managing and delivering all functions including, but not limited to: work plan management; financial management; procurement process; issues log; risk register, status reporting; change log; action item log, etc.
• Manages the flow of information to and from the FWC26 Host City Secretariat by reviewing daily email, correspondence, memos and reports. Using their own judgement and discretion, this position will either respond directly on behalf of the FWC26 Host City Secretariat on those matters where there is extensive knowledge of the issue, process or procedure or escalate appropriate matters for reply or additional information to the team members.
• Coordinates approval and sign off by the FWC26 Host City Secretariat of reports, budgetary matters and other reports.
• Manages a variety of sensitive and confidential matters including correspondence, agendas, minutes, contracts, and presentations; locates and assembles information for various reports and briefings; compiles and prepares meeting materials and minutes and attends meetings as required.
• Coordinates and assists the FWC26 Host City Secretariat to manage processes and feedback received by the FWC26 Host City Secretariat.
• Coordinates travel and accommodation arrangements for the FWC26 Host City Secretariat including complex itineraries requiring multiple flights, multiple destinations, multiple events and/or foreign travel. Manages rescheduling of travel arrangements as required.
• Coordinates Freedom of Information requests for the FWC26 Host City Secretariat.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Office Administration and a minimum three experience in a progressively administrative role in municipal government or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Office 365 products with advanced knowledge of Outlook including the use of follow up flags, rules and alerts.
• Ability to exercise considerable independence and judgement with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and understand the sensitive, confidential and/or controversial nature of all types of materials and handle with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and including the ability to change priorities in a high demand environment.
• Ability to anticipate and plan in advance solutions to problems and issues so they are managed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of senior managers, their assistants and external partners and stakeholders on behalf of the Host City Team.
• Exceptional organizational skills including a high level of attention to detail. Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with complex calendaring in an executive environment.
• Ability to compose and proofread correspondence, prepare reports in clear concise business English and draft complex correspondence for review by senior staff.
• Experience with SAP and VanDocs are highly desirable.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Office of the City Manager (1010) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2, 2024

Position End Date: 08/31/2026 

Application Close: February 28, 2024

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 3 to less than 5 years’

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be client focus, organized, flexible and judgmental
• The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• • The candidates should be able to install underground wiring and cables, install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes, splice, join and connect wires
  • The candidates should be able to test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits, troubleshoot and isolate faults, connect power to audio and visual equipment, install surface mount and/or overhead cables

• The candidates should be able to install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems, ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• The candidates should be able to renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures, conduct preventive maintenance programs
• The candidates should be able to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications such as a high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Candidates must have BST1 and BST2 course certificate, First Aid Certificate, Security Guard License and Security Guard basic (pre-assignment) training program certificate

Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours and Morning
Work setting: Supermarket/grocery store
Security and safety: Basic security clearance required, bond required, confidential security clearance required and criminal record should checked
Own tools/equipment: Candidates should have cellular phone and uniform

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work under pressure, in fast-paced environment, pay attention to detail, stand for extended periods and also walk
• The candidate should be physically strong

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be reliable and also someone who can judge
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills

 How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

In person:
10628 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC
V3T 2X3 Between 09:00 AM and 09:00 PM

Main Purpose & Function 
The Solid Waste Senior Engineer is a key leadership position within the Solid Waste Services branch, and is responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and projects to help achieve the City’s Zero Waste and Public Realm Cleanliness goals. This position is responsible for overseeing a number of key focus areas including public realm cleanliness and recycling initiatives, the Street Cleaning grant program, providing supervision and leadership to the Clean Streets Team (education/enforcement program), and supporting Sanitation Operations (primarily street cleaning). The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, communicator, innovator and leader and have a passion for helping make our City an even better place.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead/support a variety of new and existing programs/processes, such as expansion of public realm cleanliness and recycling infrastructure and programs, the annual Street Cleaning Grant program, an improved dumpster strategy, and Zero Waste 2040 implementation
• Provide solid waste guidance and advice on policies, community plans, rezonings, development applications and solid waste systems
• Develop and recommend practical, cost effective strategic and long range plans, operating and capital budget development/review/analysis/forecasts
• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to staff (junior engineers, engineering assistants, inspectors and clerks), including hiring, work planning, assigning responsibilities, prioritizing and reviewing work, performance evaluation and management, attendance management, coaching, and mentoring
• Collaborate on cross-departmental projects/initiatives and strengthening relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including operations, businesses and BIA’s, waste haulers, non-profits, Metro Vancouver and regional municipalities;  represent the City on external working groups
• Prepare reports, memos, presentations and present to Council, committees and senior management
• Respond to inquiries internally from other City departments and externally from businesses, media, and the general public
• Manage various capital/operating projects/programs and associated budgets, including coordinating the work of consultants
• Oversee and assess metrics/trends/recommendations brought forward by junior staff for reasonableness and completeness and provide direction/support to implement changes or new systems
• Ensure EGBC’s Quality Management processes or other quality management frameworks are applied on projects/programs as required
• Develop technical specifications, and evaluate proposals, tenders, and businesses cases for technologies, labour, materials, and professional services
• Provide coverage for the Branch Manager and other senior staff as needed

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC
• Post-secondary Degree in Applied Science or Engineering (Civil or Environmental preferred)
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience, preferably within or related to the public sector, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Previous education and/or experience in the field of municipal solid waste management, public works programs, project management and/or program and policy development
• Previous experience in supervising technical and support staff in a union environment preferred

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical and financial analytical knowledge and skilled in assessing/defining needs and objectives, complex/multi-variable problem solving, critical analysis and strategic thinking.
• Project initiation, scoping, development and management relating to consulting, contracting, capital and operating projects
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and programs, including all aspect of budgeting
• Skills in leading, managing and supervising technical support staff including: hiring, mentoring, training, motivating, conflict resolution, performance management, discipline and grievance management
• Multi-stakeholder project team coordination, interest-based problem solving, and consensus building
• Skills in building and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, outside agencies and staff including operations
• Ability to independently manage large workloads, set priorities, and multitask effectively
• Strong interpersonal, written, communication and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply Project Management methodologies and working knowledge of EGBC’s Quality Management processes or other quality management frameworks

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April, 2024 

Main Purpose and Function

With nine indoor and five outdoor pools, the Aquatics Program with Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation provides world class community programs in various state of the art facilities. Our prized recreation programs are a direct result of the dedicated team who strive to maintain the highest standards of service by giving back to the community in an impactful and rewarding way.

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the Lifeguard/Instructor position to join our aquatics team! If you are interested in joining a dynamic team committed to connecting people to active living as well as making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity!

Candidates must e-mail their certifications to [email protected] in addition to this application in order to be considered.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Swim instruction, pool supervision, maintenance and emergency medical care
• Facilitating safe community recreation for everyone through integration, inclusion, and participation in aquatic recreation
• Providing every member and guest with support and excellence in customer service
• Teaching and evaluating all age groups and all levels of swimming, including specialized areas of instruction
• Supervision of all visitors, administration of first aid
• Performing routine facility maintenance, and other related duties as required

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following current and valid certificates:

• National Lifeguard Pool Option Certificate
• LSS - Swim Instructor Certificate 
• CPR - “C” Certificate 
• Standard First Aid or equivalent (as deemed by the City of Vancouver)

***Certification as a BCRPA Fitness Registered Instructor (Aquafit Module) and Lifesaving Instructor certifications are especially valuable. The City of Vancouver offers Aquafit and lifesaving programs to all members and guests.

A Police Record Check is a requirement of the position. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Candidates must have the ability to meet varied shift requirements, which may include, weekends statutory holidays, as well as early mornings and late evening shifts. 

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.  A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: February, 2024