City of Coquitlam
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Mar 02, 2021
FEATURED
SPONSORED
Full time
Sport Services Program Attendant
Regular Full Time
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam is the sixth largest city in BC, home to more than 150,000 residents. Our municipality 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 are currently recruiting to fill a brand new opportunity within our Sport Services division as a Sport Services Program Attendant! The Sport Services Program Attendant will be responsible for parks maintenance and a variety of manual work for internal and external sport programs, events, tournaments and activities at City parks and sport amenities. This role will assist in the care and upkeep of parks and sport amenities, set up and take down of equipment for various park engaged events, and provide orientation and direction to volunteers. In conjunction with a superior, an employee of this class will provide support and assistance in the organization and delivery of parks related programs and activities, make arrangements for supplies, materials, equipment and venue bookings. In addition, the work may involve the operation of a vehicle and various equipment required to complete assigned tasks. The incumbent exercises some independence of action and judgement in day‑to‑day functions and refers unusual problems or policy matters to a superior who checks and reviews the work to ensure maintenance of established standards.
The successful incumbent will have sound knowledge of policies, rules and regulations relating to use of City parks and sport amenities, set-up procedures and equipment used in events, tournaments and activities as well as the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining grounds in City parks and sport amenities. The ability to perform laborious work lifting and moving heavy objects as well as using various power tools will be expected. Completion of Grade 12 is required as well as have successfully completed post-secondary courses in recreation, sport administration, turf care or horticulture plus some experience in general parks maintenance and volunteer coordination; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful candidate must have a valid BC driver’s license.
In order to provide a high level of service to our community, our Sport Services Program Attendant will be expected to work a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend work.
A CUPE hourly rate of $30.11 (2020 rates), a comprehensive benefits package, and an earned day off program is being offered. Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation.
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 14, 2021.
The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.