PARKS ADMIN SUPPORT, Regular Full-Time
Competition No. 24-32
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Township of Esquimalt is home to 13 parks, 4 greenways and open spaces, 12 waterways and beach accesses, and 3 recreation facilities.
About the Opportunity:
The Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time Parks Admin Support position. Reporting to the Parks Manager, this position will provide excellent customer service to municipal staff, residents, and parks users; respond to requests from the public providing directions, general information, and updates on ongoing park projects; and support the Parks Department through various administrative, promotional, and direct customer support initiatives. The incumbent will perform payroll-related tasks for department regular full-time and auxiliary employees, organize employee requests and feedback, and maintain staffing competition files and auxiliary staffing filing system. Additionally, this position supports the administration of the Parks permitting and Parks donation programs and maintains the department website.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have high school graduation plus one year of technical school/community college in Office Administration, Programming, or Marketing and two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic First Aid and CPR certification and a Clear Criminal Record Check are required. Other preferred qualifications include:
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- Work effectively in and contribute positively to a team environment
- Strong proficiency in using Office software; working knowledge of current Municipal software applications (PerfectMind, Diamond) and willingness to learn new technology and software
- Knowledge and ability to make updates to website
- Ability to maintain accurate records; familiarity with electronic and paper records management systems.
Salary: $32.35 – $34.89 hourly plus benefits
Hours per week: 35
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 24-32 by 4:00 p.m. by Wednesday, May 22 to: [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: May 8, 2024