PARKS PARTNER
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful
career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As
the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our
diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through
innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and
state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our
resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,
growing regional urban centre. We
envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We
Are Looking For
Are you passionate about gardening and excited about working with
community volunteers to bring Coquitlam Parks alive? Do you enjoy working with
volunteers and creating hands-on opportunities for the community to connect
with gardens and green spaces? If so, this position is for you! We are currently looking for a Regular Full
Time Parks Partner Program Coordinator to join our ever growing Parks and Capital Projects team.
As the Parks Partner Program Coordinator, you
will coordinate and deliver a variety of community gardening and park engagement
programs and projects. This will include developing program content and
materials, coordinating schedules and activities with staff and external
partners, and monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure they meet community
needs. You will recruit, orient and support volunteers who assist with
gardening and park engagement projects, while building strong relationships
with internal staff, community partners and the public.
As well, you will perform a multitude of parks maintenance tasks, including
gardening, and maintenance duties using a variety of tools such as power
mowers, cultivators, leaf blowers and power saw. You will ensure proper upkeep
of floral, lawn and related areas in Coquitlam parks.
If you are passionate about gardening, enjoy working with people and want to
combine hands-on horticulture with community engagement, we look forward to
your application!
Qualifications
- High school diploma supplemented by completion of a horticulture certificate or diploma.
- At least three years of
experience in general parks maintenance and gardening work and volunteer
coordination. Please note that an equivalent combination of training and
experience may be considered.
- Ability to work non-standard hours including afternoon,
evening and weekend work.
- Driver’s License for the
province of BC.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $38.45. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors
including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended
benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension
Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing
equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an
organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to
support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,
diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these
principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require
additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for
confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an
acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 12, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.