Park Attendant - Park Ranger

Overview

(Temporary, Full-Time)

PARK ATTENDANT – PARK RANGER (Temporary, Full-Time) Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

• Providing public safety through interacting with park users and parks patrolling
• Educating park users on parks rules, regulations, bylaws and wildlife interactions
• Working with various park user groups (such as sports organizations, stewardship groups, and events organizers/participants)
• Maintaining trails by removing vegetation using line trimmer, blowers, and hedge trimmers
• Reporting any issues in the Parks through the appropriate channels (e.g. Bylaw, Police, Fire, and other Departments)
• Performing manual tasks involved in invasive species remediation
• Maintenance, litter collection, and beach clean ups
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather

• The ability to deal with the public in a courteous and effective manner
• Demonstrated judgement skills in interpreting regulations, bylaws and other related information
• A good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Overall good physical condition with the capacity to walk long distances and perform physically demanding work when required
• An ability to work with minimum supervision
• A valid First Aid Certificate, CPR Certification, and some security training and/or experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with invasive plant removal and site remediation
• Ability to safely operate handheld equipment required for trailside vegetation maintenance (line trimmer, hedge trimmer, blower etc.)
• Chainsaw certification considered an asset

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• A valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
• An acceptable original Police Information Check and Driver’s Abstract

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on West Net.

• Position Status:
  Union (WVMEA) – Temporary, Full-time
• Hours Of Work: 40 hours per week. This position will work weekends and evenings on a rotation. This position will begin mid-April or early May. This contract has a flexible end date with possibility of extending into the fall.
• Starting Rate Of Pay: $30.88 per hour (2025 rate) plus 14% in lieu of benefits
• This position has a pay structure with three steps increase after certain hours.
• Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal on our website at  to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.

Reference: 3030-26-WVMEA-TEMP-08