Main Purpose and Function
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is looking for professional and experienced Cook/Grill Workers to work at one of our three professional City Golf Courses. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Operations Team Lead, the Cook/Grill Worker engages in the preparation of a variety of a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner meals whichinclude banquet and buffet functions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Cook Grill Worker is responsible for preparing light meals and short orders from an established menu. Working in a team environment the successful candidate must adhere to the principles of proper food handling, preparation and storage, prepare various foods including vegetables, meats, soups, salads and baking by following standardized recipes and methods as determined by their direct supervisor. Additionally they may be required to handle cash at times, in order to assist with covering breaks and shift overlaps.
The Cook/Grill Worker will be responsible for the plating and presentation of food to specifications and cooking for a varying number of guests during peak and non-peak times providing consistent results. Maintaining a clean kitchen, the Cook/Grill Worker is responsible for following hourly, daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, and performing other related tasks such as washing dishes, pots, pans, storage areas and floors as required. The successful candidate will be able to provide exemplary customer service to all patrons and ensure compliance of liquor licensing regulations at all times. Candidates must be able to work a variety of days and shifts that include evenings and weekends. This is an Auxiliary position until October 2025, with possibility of extension

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• High school education preferred
• Valid Food Safe Certification is required
• Valid Serving it Right certification is a strong asset
• Experience with preparing and cooking a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner meals
• Experience cooking for banquet or buffet events
• Experience working in a similar unionized Food and Beverage team environment is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate, maintain, and clean, standard cooking and kitchen equipment
• Working knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 kg
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service

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

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: May 2025 

Number of Positions: Multiple Vacancies 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-012: $25.93 to $30.41 per hour

Application Close: April 22, 2025

The City of Vancouver is seeking an experienced and sophisticated Director of Financial Services to lead a range of financial services that support an organization with a $2.3 billion annual budget. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be responsible for a critical set of internal processes and customer-facing services, overseeing a talented and dedicated team of over 100 professionals, and driving digital/service transformations to ensure these processes and services are optimised. The City’s Financial Services team is a leader among Canadian municipalities and was recently recognized with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association.

Your impact

As the City’s Director of Financial Services, you’ll:

• Lead a broad range of key internal financial processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business unit accounting and financial reporting
• Lead the City’s public-facing Revenue Services function, responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes, the Empty Homes Tax and a range of City-provided utilities
• Identify opportunities to improve services for greater efficiencies and/or improved customer experiences, championing digital transformation and service excellence
• Inspire a large and diverse team, building relationships across the organization to drive best practices and financial innovation
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and the development of corporate financial statements, with this financial information supporting important organisation-wide decision making
• Ensure secure, resilient financial controls are in place, and appropriate legislative compliance

You bring

As an experienced professional, you have demonstrated exceptional team leadership, communication, relationship-building skills, and your “growth mindset” means you’re always seeking to improve whatever you’re working on, and to grow professionally. You’re a strategic thinker, with a passion for leading change in a dynamic environment. At the same time you’re a strong process thinker and structured problem solver, with a track record in driving financial innovation. This is supported by:

• a CPA designation and at least an undergraduate degree in business or related field,
• at least 15 years of senior-level financial leadership in a complex organization, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, and
• Expertise in financial systems, public sector accounting, and internal controls.

This role presents an opportunity for the right person to make a meaningful impact on one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. We’re not looking for someone to just keep the lights on—we want a strategic partner to shape how we grow, evolve, and lead in the delivery of our financial services. If you are a collaborative and innovative financial leader with a passion for public service, we want to hear from you.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work 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: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Senior Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-141: $177549 to $233627 per annum.  The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and internal equity considerations.

Application Close:  May 11, 2025

Main Purpose and Function
This Maintenance Technician I responsible for maintaining, operating, troubleshooting and repairing physical plant equipment and related systems used in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning of our facilities.
This position may be a required to work evenings and weekends on various shifts as operationally required.Shift differential will apply when applicable.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects components, checks gauges and monitors fluid levels.
• Maintains, repairs, and/or replaces filters, pulleys and belts.
• Replaces gaskets, pumps and bearings.
• Refits and packs valves.
• Tests and adds chemicals to systems.
• Oils, greases and cleans components.
• Conducts operational tests to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Makes set point adjustments to physical plant equipment and related systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 and courses in the technical specialty and considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate or equivalent/higher is required
• Sound related experience in the maintenance of HVAC equipment and of Worksafe BC indoor airquality regulations
• Class C Gas Fitters License for the Province of B.C is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building system components and related installations.
• Working knowledge of building systems and the provincial regulations governing operations.
• Ability to operate and adjust equipment and automated control systems (DCC) such as Delta and Reliable controls, make complex repairs and replace components.
• Ability to develop work plans, adapt work methods and estimate materials.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and testing equipment.
• Good sound judgement and effective interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office software is preferred.

Drivers License and Record Checks

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your three-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 30 days of this posting
• Copy of your three-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 30 days of this posting
• If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department: RealEstate Env & Fac Mgmt (1100) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: May, 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-019: $34.30 to $40.34 per hour
Number of Vacancies: 2

Application Close: April 27, 2025

Main Purpose and Function

Under direct supervision of the Superintendent, this position completes a variety of tasks which can include mowing, landscaping, line trimming, raking, edging, fertilizing, operating specific turf care equipment, and performing other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work in various golf course locations within the organization. The hours of work are typically at 5:00 AM and may include weekends and statutory holidays. This position may be for employment at any of our six golf course properties which include 3 Championship and 3 Pitch and Putt courses.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school.
• Experience in golf course maintenance or landscape maintenance. 
• An educational background in turf grass management/agronomy is an asset.
• Level I first aid is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, rules and safe operation of tools, materials and equipment used in golf maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of the game of golf and how the maintenance team contributes to the success of the operation.
• Ability to exercise considerable independence of judgement and action in the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
• Aptitude in the operation and servicing of maintenance equipment and in the use of tools used in minor repair tasks.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather.

Driver License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid BC Driver’s License is required.
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.

Drivers License and Record Checks

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

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

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: April, 2025 

Positions available: Multiple Vacancies

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-320: $35.23

Application Close: April 20, 2025

Main Purpose and Function
The Engineering Assistant III (EA III) is a part of a multi-disciplinary team that prepares GRI designs for construction in right-of-ways and other public spaces. The position focuses on drafting and drawing production and undertakes a variety of other duties including field work, research, and technical and administrative tasks in the Green Infrastructure Implementation Branch.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts conceptual, intermediate, and final designs of moderate to higher complexity using AutoCAD.
• Assembles plan sets for various project stages including tendering and issues for final construction and post-construction as-built/record drawings.
• Performs construction site inspections, prepares field reports and supports the engineer of record and project manager with site instructions and change orders.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, engineers and senior staff to develop designs according to design standards and engineering principles.
• Prepares specification and contract packages and facilitate procurement.
• Updates green infrastructure asset data inventories and GIS as-built information.
• Produces and organizes project documentation as per Engineering Services Quality Management System.
• Prepares research, technical studies, reports and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying accuracy of the content.
• Acts as a technical liaison to partner groups, such as Development and Major Projects and other Engineering Services Branches.
• Supports the development and enhancement of City design guidelines, drafting standards and overall design consistency.
• Performs tasks related to green infrastructure monitoring, including data collection, data processing, and analysis. 
• Coordinates with contractors to direct inspections, maintenance, and construction work.
• Creates maps, graphics, and presentations for internal and external communication, including working with GIS software such as MapInfo or ArcGIS and graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
• Performs general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos, and procurement administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in engineering technology, transportation, or landscape architecture, plus considerable experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of grading and drainage design and the principles of green infrastructure rainwater management.
• Moderate to highly skilled in AutoCAD with practical experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings is required.
• Additional software skills in MapInfo, ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of the components of typical construction plan sets and packages.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with little or no supervision, under tight deadlines, and sometimes outdoors in inclement weather. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and external contacts.
• Ability to work with and provide input into branch process changes. 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work 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: May 2025 

Position End Date: July 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $37.20 to $43.78 per hour

Application Close: April 20, 2025