43K Wilderness Solutions Inc Job Board - Apply to Park Technician

Do you possess a valid BC or equivalent class 5 Driver's License (at minimum)? ^*

Yes

No

Where did you hear about this job opportunity? ^*

Do you have your Basic First Aid certificate, equivalent or higher? Basic First Aid is a minimum requirement of employment. If you don't already have it, you will need to plan to complete it prior to starting work. ^*

Describe your most challenging outdoor adventure. ^*

Working in parks means you will spend a lot of time engaging with park users providing an excellent experience. This could look like providing park information, answering questions, collecting fees and educating users on responsible use of the parks. Describe a challenging customer service experience you had and some strategies you used to turn it around. ^*

In Strathcona Park it snows. Sometimes up to 5 meters. And sometimes it rains. Then the sun shines and it gets really hot (making lake dips a necessity of the job). Then the bugs come out. Then you have to pick up a bag of dog poo someone conveniently left on the side of the trail and carry it back to your truck. Are you willing and able to work outdoors during all seasons, in all conditions, with a big smile on your face? ^*

You will spend quite a bit of time working independently and from time to time in small teams of 2-3. Are you comfortable working independently in remote, wilderness locations? ^*

While working and living in the parks on shift you will often be in remote, wilderness environments for multiple days at time. Imagine a tent on a big sandy beach on the North Island or at a subalpine lake in Strathcona. Instead of a tent, it could be a cabin on the beach or at the lake. Some locations will have data and Internet access while others will not. Some will have running water and electricity, while others will not. Do you have experience living and working in a remote camp environments? Please explain. ^*

Our job sometimes requires us to pack heavy bags which may include food for multiple days, tools, PPE, first aid kits, and shelter supplies. Can you carry a 40lb backpack on a multi-day beach hike through some of the most beautiful beaches on the pacific ocean? What about through the mountains on your way to a turquoise sub alpine lake? Can you do this while surveying and taking notes about trail conditions? Once you arrive at your destination, you will be putting those tools and equipment to use completing repairs and maintenance. In the frontcountry we have trucks that facilitate a majority of our work, but from time to time you will be required to carry a pack with all tools and equipment to do maintenance on day use trails. Are you confident in your abilities to carry heavy loads over long distances? ^*

We use a variety of tools and equipment to maintain the parks. Of the following list, please let us know which items you have used in previous jobs? List: Hammer, screwdriver, paint roller, drill, brusher, chainsaw, truck, trailer, radio. ^*

Do you have experience towing trailers? If yes, please provide details on what kind of experience you have (professional, pavement, logging roads, size of trailer). ^*

From the following list, please let us know which skills you have used previously in a professional setting. List: followed a workplan without direct contact with your supervisor, sold products or services, handled and addressed customer complaints, fixed or cleaned facilities, enforced rules or regulations, worked alone for extended periods of time, handled and reported cash transactions. ^*

How many years of experience do you have in the outdoor tourism and recreation industry? ^*

How many years of experience do you have in the construction industry? ^*

We operate both Strathcona and Cape Scott parks. Cape Scott offers more positions than Strathcona, making it more likely to be offered an opportunity on the North Island. Let us know your park preference, or say both if you are happy at either. ^*

What is your preferred start date? Most positions start early to mid-June and finish on Labour Day, with a few positions starting as early as April 1 and ending end of September/mid-October. ^*