FOREPERSON - PARKS
(Permanent Full-Time)
The West Vancouver Parks Department has an opening for a Permanent Full-Time Foreperson. Reporting to the Parks Coordinators, the Foreperson will be a working leader performing the following duties:
• Work closely with the Parks Forester to respond to tree requests, conduct tree assessments and coordinate tree-related work, while supporting other parks operations as seasonal priorities require;
• Plan, schedule, supervise, train and assist the Park Ranger Team, with responsibilities and work priorities adjusting throughout the year to meet operational needs;
• Engage in parks maintenance, including arboriculture, trail vegetation management and other duties as required;
• Assist in the resolution of various issues;
• Use Geographical Information Survey (GIS) and related mapping tools to support parks operations, work planning, inspections and record keeping;
• Review requirements for personnel, equipment, materials, and tools, as well as allocating equipment as necessary;
• Determine methods for overcoming obstacles encountered in the course of daily work routines;
• Inspect and participate in work to ensure that project specifications, quality, safety regulations, and standards are adhered to;
• Prepare and maintain work records, time sheets, and reports of work activities as required;
• Ensure the safety of workers and compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, requirements, procedures, and processes.
• Conduct employee evaluations as required.
The successful candidate has: graduated from secondary school, three years of related or general Parks experience; excellent communication with strong leadership skills; ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff and establish and maintain good relations with the public and contractors; ability to determine and develop project activities and propose appropriate work methods. The preferred candidate will possess additional education/certification in supervision/leadership, arboriculture, forestry, bylaw and administration or another related discipline. Additionally, previous experience in a Park Ranger or similar position and direct supervisory experience in a union environment will be considered an asset.
Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver's abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver's Abstract to [redacted]. You can obtain your Driver's Abstract by contacting ICBC at [redacted] or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/.
The District offers excellent benefits and pension plans. Employees also have access to wellness resources, including mental health supports, discounted fitness programs and access to District fitness centers.
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 and on WestNet.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) - Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday as part of weekly schedule, and availability for evening shift rotation)
Starting Rate of Pay:
$42.96 per hour
This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase based on hours completed in the position and upon completion of specific courses.
Closing Date:
11:59 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Apply By:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver's Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
3610-26-WVMEA-45
If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca
