Parks Programs Assistant – City of Edmonton -Alberta

Key responsibilities may include:
Assist with online and print media communication tools for program information
Interact with the public through volunteer programs and events
Respond to phone and email inquiries
Complete visits and resource deliveries to program sites
Assist with mapping of program sites using ArcGIS and/or Google MyMaps
Maintain materials and equipment used for program delivery
File management
Volunteer management, including recruitment, training, communications, supply distribution, program logistics and recognition activities
Assist in the assessment of overall program effectiveness
Track program statistics
Assist with public engagement
Create social media and newsletter content
Support other programs as required

Qualifications:
Enrolled in a post secondary program (diploma or degree)
Degree and/or diploma program in environmental sciences/studies, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, botany, biological sciences, recreation, education or related field is an asset
Experience delivering/presenting educational and/or recreational programs is an asset
Experience working in customer service, or with volunteers and/or the general public is a requirement
Previous supervisory experience will be considered an asset
Experience using mapping software, particularly ArcGIS is an asset
Experience using Google Applications
Experience creating social media content is an asset
Possession of valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C or the ability to obtain
Strong written, oral, presentation and web-based communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is an asset of this position

Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.
The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

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