PARKS
PARTNER PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
1 Regular Full-Time and
1 Temporary 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
The City of Coquitlam is
currently recruiting for 1 full-time Parks Partner Program Supervisor as well
as one temporary full-time Parks Partner Program Supervisor to join our
fantastic team of professionals in the Parks and Capital Projects Department.
Please note that this is a unionized position.
Reporting to the Parks Urban Forestry Manager, your responsibilities will include administrative,
supervisory and planning work related to managing and developing community
engagement and volunteer management programs, initiatives and projects in parks
with parks operations staff and the community,
An employee of this class recommends implementation strategies related
to parks community engagement initiatives; develops and oversees the
implementation of volunteer management procedures and work plans; and assists a
superior in prioritizing initiatives and programs related to parks engagement
activities. An employee of this class also promotes good working relationships
with staff from all park operational teams and supervises a group of
subordinates engaged in specialized park work that is focused on volunteer
management and community engagement. . A
considerable amount of independent judgement and action are exercised within
the role. If you would like to utilize your supervisory, community engagement
and planning skills, we encourage you to apply!
The ideal candidate should have obtained university graduation in urban
forestry, recreation and leisure, sports, leadership or a related discipline
plus sound related experience, including supervisory experience, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of the
objectives, principles and practices of parks community engagement initiatives,
the work of park operational teams, as well as considerable knowledge of work
plans, policies and strategies and park related concerns and activities of the
community is expected. A driver’s
license for the province of BC is also required.
Please note that this position has a non-standard work week schedule,
and the majority of shifts will be afternoons and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have obtained university
graduation in urban forestry, recreation and leisure, sports, leadership or a
related discipline plus sound related experience, including supervisory
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A
driver’s license for the province of BC is also required.
Preferred
Qualifications
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Experience in the delivery of Urban Forestry related
programming with community
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $42.16 - $49.76. 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. 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 May 12, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.