Peace River Regional District
Parks and Rural Recreation Coordinator
Full-time Permanent Position
Join us in BC’s Peace Region! The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) includes 4 electoral areas and 7 member municipalities while boasting a wide range of topography and diversity over its some 12 million hectares. From the Rocky Mountains in the west to the Interior Plains in the east, the Peace offers some of the best scenery and outdoor recreational activities in the Province. With a strong regional economy, based on agriculture, oil and gas and forestry, this growing region is an exciting place to work and live.
The PRRD is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the position of Parks & Rural Recreation Coordinator. Reporting to the General Manager of Community & Electoral Area Services, the Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the delivery of a wide range of services including: coordination of our five regional parks; assisting with the implementation of the newly adopted Regional Parks & Trails Master Plan; and providing support and liaising with recreation providers that operate arenas and community halls; and assisting in the implementation of lease and use agreements for Regional District facilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in recreation facilities; administering facility use and lease agreements; coordinating park operations; assisting with the development of policies, procedures and bylaws to support long-terms plans and operations; liaising with a variety of community and provincial organizations; and supporting volunteer groups.
Your ability to develop relationships with diverse stakeholder groups along with your experience in conducting research, developing reports and plans will be an asset. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required in order to meet with volunteer organizations providing rural recreation services.
Qualifications:
College or University graduation with a focus on recreation leadership, recreation facility management or parks management or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
3 years experience in local government, preferably in recreation facility operations or parks planning.
Experience working with volunteer organizations in a rural setting.
Proven public relations, public speaking and presentation skills; strong customer service skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, ability to establish priorities, independently coordinate workloads to meet timelines and budget expectations.
Proven ability to compose and edit correspondence and documents, as well as, excellent analytical report writing skills; good attention to detail.
Valid BC Driver’s License & Criminal Record Check
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A combination of training and experience in any of the above noted disciplines is welcomed. This is a unionized position currently paying $33.38 per hour and includes a competitive benefits package, based on a 35 hour week. A detailed job description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca.
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and references “in confidence” to: Peace River Regional District
Attention: Trish Morgan, General Manager of Community & Electoral Area Services PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Email: reception.dc@prrd.bc.ca Telephone: (250) 784-3200 Fax: (250) 784-3220 Closing date for this opportunity will be 4:30 on Friday, August 14, 2015.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. |
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| Location: | Dawson Creek, BC |
| Profession(s): | Parks & Recreation |
| Date Posted: | Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:09:45 PM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Friday, August 14, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST) |