Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) is committed to being the international leader in fire, rescue, community risk reduction, and staff safety and wellness. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working to be the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our team and being part of a dynamic, exciting, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

VFRS employs over 850 people, has 20 fire halls, a training site, and two fire prevention offices. In addition to fire suppression, VFRS provides pre-hospital care, vehicle rescue, marine response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and many other emergency services in Vancouver. We work to create safe communities through public education for all ages, fire prevention and inspection services, and by working closely with partner agencies and community groups.

Application Close: Open until vacancies filled

Outdoor Pools and Beaches

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is inviting applications from interested and qualified candidates for the summer intake of Lifeguard I employees for various outdoor pools and beaches in Vancouver. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an aquatic screening assessment. Candidates must e-mail their certifications to aquatic.services@vancouver.ca in addition to this application in order to be considered.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing general lifeguard duties under the direction of a supervisor, including rowboats and foot patrols
• Supervising and promoting safety and order on public beaches/outdoor pools
• Performing assigned duties to prevent loss of life and damage to property
• Performing lookout duties and administering first aid, if and when required
• Inspecting facilities/vessels for safety equipment
• Patrols and/or scans assigned swimming area.
• Makes rescues and renders assistance to bathers in difficulty.
• Administers resuscitation and first aid treatments.
• Checks lifeguard equipment to ensure proper condition and keeps same in readiness at all times.
• Promotes water and beach safety practices.
• Checks beach and pool equipment and areas for condition and cleanliness.
• Performs a variety of tasks such as removing glass, seaweed, and driftwood from beach area, emptying garbage containers, erecting or resetting beach signs and ensuring the cleanliness of the bathhouse and adjacent area.
• Performing other related work, as required

Qualifications

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

• National Lifeguard Pool certification
• National Lifeguard Waterfront certification*
• CPR Basic Rescuer “C” Certificate
• Standard First Aid

*Candidates who have not yet obtained their Waterfront certification, but are registered in an upcoming course, are encouraged to also apply.

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. 

This position may include working weekends, statutory holidays, as well as early morning and late evening shifts. 

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

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: 05/14/2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-315: $30.81 per hour

Number of vacancies: Multiple

Application Close: Open until filled 

Main Purpose and Function

The Operations Worker IV position is skilled manual work of some variety and complexity.  The duties involve the use of specialized skills including those required for small equipment operations and the work generally requires accuracy and precision.  The work is performed under general supervision.  The work is subject to review during progress or on completion in terms of workmanship, overall results, efficiency and/or conformity to established standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be on our stumping and planting team. The general duties of the role will include but not be limited to all duties associated with planting, operating stump grinders, driving trucks with trailers, reading and comprehending plans for underground utility locating, and more. In addition, an Operations Worker IV operates hand guided mobile and stationary equipment used in the detection of underground utilities and the removal of invasive species from Parks spaces according to current best management practices.  Some other work may include directing and assisting in other required work tasks, occasionally driving a light truck to transport materials, tools and equipment and crew members to worksites. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school supplemented by related courses where applicable and sound related experience in one or more areas of skill development
• Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and rules of safe operation of mobile and stationary maintenance and construction equipment.
• Sound knowledge of the standard specifications, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in stump removal and invasive plant management.
• Working knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Ability to work from blueprints or sketches and to understand line and grade markers and instructions.
• Ability to exercise considerable independence of judgment and action in the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
• Skill in the operation and servicing of construction and maintenance equipment and in the use of tools used in minor repair tasks.

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

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April, 2024 

Position End Date: November 17, 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-320: $31.32 to $ per hour

Application Close: April 12, 2024

The Clerk III is responsible for providing administrative support to both the Solid Waste Programs Branch and Solid Waste Strategic Services with specific focus on Neighbourhood Cleanup Programs (NCP) as well as program promotion through social media posts and other online campaigns. Duties include administrative/clerical tasks associated with meetings, reports and presentations, data entry, invoicing and purchasing, NCP program materials deliveries and retrieval, hardcopy and electronic filing, maintaining manuals containing standard operating and safe work procedures, answering public inquiries, and drafting social media posts and public webpages. 

The Clerk III reports to both the branch manager and a senior engineer from Solid Waste Programs and assists staff in the Branch as required, and will also liaise with other City Departments, volunteers, and members of the public.

This position will be based out of the Marine Gateway office; however, the successful candidate will be required to travel frequently within Vancouver to different sites and as operationally required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Administrative/logistics support for Neighbourhood Cleanup Programs (NCP):
  • Coordinates packing and unpacking, delivering and retrieving, and picking up and dropping off of cleanup supplies by volunteers;
  • Prepares and maintains program inventory, databases and activity records.
  • Answers emails and calls from the public related to the neighbourhood cleanup programs;
  • Compiles post cleanup reports submitted by volunteers;
  • Drafts content and graphics, coordinates review by senior staff, and submits content to be published on the City’s social media accounts to promote NCP
  • Provides program information and periodic status check-ins to volunteer groups; attends and helps coordinate events including providing program administrative assistance to NCP Block Captains, Business Improvement Associations (BIA’s), Community Policing Centres, and corporate groups.
  • Coordinates and co-leads City hosted cleanup events including meeting and interacting with the attending volunteers, ensuring safety procedures are followed during events, handing out and retrieving equipment, tracking metrics during the event 
  • Assists with coordination of NCP Kickoff and Recognition Events.

• General branch zero waste administrative duties:
  • Supports the Branch Managers and staff by completing administrative tasks associated with attendance records, driver’s records, vehicle renewals, performance reviews, journal and membership renewals.
  • Updates and maintains time entry spreadsheet and reconciles phone and Modo plan billing; coordinates mail-outs and distribution of program materials.                                                                                                                                            
  • Provides support for meetings including Outlook bookings, preparation of agendas and handouts, records and distributes minutes, and tracks action items.
  • Completes, circulates and files briefing notes; assists with formatting Council reports, presentations and letters over signature of senior staff and supports authors with SharePoint process and coordinating concurrence comments.
  • Assists project staff with periodic data compilation and entry using MS Office or other computer applications; assists with invoice payments, shopping cart requests, and completing statements of daily expenditures.
  • Assists with onboarding new hires such as coordinating new hire workstation and phone lines; manages branch hardcopy and VanDocs files; coordinates administrative aspects of branch training such as registrations, requests and training claim forms, tracking training history.
  • Updates and maintains branch safety, standard operating and employee orientation materials;
  • Development and ongoing management of the internal Solid Waste Programs branch Sharepoint site to ensure information shown are up to date;
  • Supports other branches in the Solid Waste Management & Green Operations Division with development of their internal Sharepoint sites;

• Outreach Programs Duties:
  • Drafts periodic newsletter to promote and sustain interest of NCP; coordinates review of draft content by other staff; tracks and reports social media metrics related to the newsletter;
  • Drafts social media content and graphics related to various solid waste programs, coordinates with Corporate Communications to publish content on the City’s social media accounts, maintains an annual schedule to keep track of posts and campaigns to be published on the City’s social media accounts ;
  • Reviews existing content on the City’s Solid Waste public webpages, drafts new content as required, coordinates review of content by other staff, and submits finalized contents to be published on the public webpages;
  • Assists in implementing new outreach programs led by other staff such as the zero waste ambassador program;
  • Attends in person outreach events to provide education to the public on waste reduction initiatives, including but not limited to recycling & reuse drop-off events, hosting tables at special events, etc;
  • Assists in identifying short and long term strategies/initiatives to reduce street litter, such as disposable masks and cigarette butts;
  • Acts as facilitator to assists other staff during online meetings and presentations
  • Participates in the Engineering Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Program to assist in advancing diversity and inclusion in the Engineering Department; explores and seeks opportunities to increase diversity, inclusivity and equality in solid waste programs outreach and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders and the general public

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade twelve supplemented by courses in accounting, MS Office, records management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Related clerical experience, experience in data entry and field experience including experience in dealing with the public, preferably in an education and outreach capacity is preferred

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of SAP, VanMap and VanDocs
• Working knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a good vocabulary for preparation of business letters, meeting minutes, reports and related correspondence
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office record keeping
• Working knowledge of conflict resolution and problem solving
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organization and records management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to handle a large volume of work with accuracy and efficiency in an environment of frequent interruptions;
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to confidently represent the City at public events
• Ability to provide accurate and thorough information to the public;
• Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift 25 to 50lb
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and deal effectively with multiple tasks
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and create and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external groups
• Experience in public speaking and outreach to large group of audience is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of a second language is considered an asset;
• Knowledge about the City’s Zero Waste 2040 Plan is considered an asset;
• Experience using different online tools to create social media posts and campaign is considered an asset

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• Applicant's transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the department.
• A current and valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record is preferred.
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities

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.

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: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: May, 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-017: $31.66 to $37.20 per hour

Application Close: April 12, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications from qualified individuals to be added to a pool of Building Workers (BW) to join our Community Centres and Mobile Parks auxiliary teams. This role will provide qualified candidates an opportunity to work in and across a diverse portfolio of facilities and spaces in the City. Qualified candidates will be assessed on the basis of their skills, knowledge and abilities, and may be selected for an interview should they meet the qualifications and requirements of the position and a vacant opportunity exists. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

We are hiring auxiliary staff for two teams within the Park Board, our Community Centres and our Mobile Parks Teams.

Building Worker - Community Centres
The Building Worker is responsible for the enhancement of civic buildings by completing janitorial duties and minor maintenance. A key part of the role requires knowledge of standard cleaning methods and the ability to learn new and effective methods to ensure the cleanliness of the facilities. The Building Worker is responsible for performing a variety of heavy cleaning tasks including stripping and waxing floors, cleaning windows, cleaning washrooms, showers and change rooms, carpet cleaning, emptying garbage, minor maintenance repairs and other related duties as required.

Building Worker - Mobile Parks

The Mobile Parks Building Worker will provide janitorial services for the citywide inventory of public bathrooms and change rooms in parks. The Building Worker must also be able to operate a vehicle on a daily basis in a safe and efficient manner. Duties include, but are not limited to: opening, stocking, spot and deep cleaning, and locking facilities.

The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights and on weekends. 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of a recognized certification program in building services work and some related experience.
• Experience performing a variety of routine manual tasks in care, cleaning and general maintenance of buildings.
• Experience operating and using janitorial tools, equipment and supplies.
• WHMIS is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, safety practices and simple equipment used in janitorial and maintenance work.
• Ability to arrange an effective work schedule under minimum direct instruction.
• Good health and strength sufficient to perform a variety of routine manual tasks in care, cleaning and general maintenance of buildings.
• Skill in the use of heavy cleaning equipment.

Driver License and Record Checks: 

• A current and valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record is required for the Mobile Parks Team, but not for the Community Centres Team

All applicants must attach a copy of their Building Services Work certification and any other relevant documents to their application

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 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour
Number of Positions: Multiple

Application Close: Open Until Filled