PK AST R - Seasonal Park Ranger

The Team:

Park Rangers are part of an established team committed to delivering outstanding public service while safeguarding the natural and cultural values of BC’s parks. Approximately 65 seasonal (auxiliary) Park Rangers work alongside 134 regular, full‑time Park Rangers across the province, collaborating with park operators, Indigenous Guardians, BC Parks’ program staff, and other government agencies. Together, they protect BC’s parks and provide safe, enjoyable experiences for all visitors.

With a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, the team values passion, dedication, and flexibility as they work to make BC Parks accessible and welcoming to everyone.

As a Park Ranger, you are on the front lines of supporting both the conservation of natural spaces and the enjoyment of BC’s parks by the public. This role is responsible for hands‑on maintenance, ensuring park facilities are clean, enjoyable, and accessible to all visitors. Representing BC Parks, you interact directly with visitors and contractors, offering information, guidance, and enforcing park rules to ensure safety and protect park values.

Park Rangers uphold the Park Act and other statutes, making your role key to maintaining order and protecting the park and environment. This role offers a truly unique opportunity to work outdoors, connect with diverse communities, and be part of a passionate team dedicated to BC’s special provincial parks. Visit the BC Parks Park Ranger Careers webpage to learn more about Park Ranger opportunities in British Columbia.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completed related degree or two (2) year diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field (related field may include:
  Biology, Geology, Geography, Recreational Planning, Outdoor Recreation, Forestry, Fisheries, Anthropology);
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• Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and two (2) or more years’ related experience (related experience can include: park system (operations), conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, any earth sciences, recreation planning, public safety /enforcement).

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience maintaining and safely using hand tools, power tools, brush‑cutters, chainsaws and winches.
• Experience maintaining and safely operating boats and other vessels on the ocean, lakes, and rivers.
• Experience maintaining and safely operating ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, 4X4 pick‑up trucks, and other off‑road vehicles and trailers.
• Experience working in and around aircraft including helicopters, float planes, and commercial charter aircraft.
• Experience building facilities and undertaking construction projects.
• Experience safely handling firearms, managing human‑wildlife conflict, and using bear traps, aversive conditioning, chemical immobilization and euthanasia to resolve wildlife conflict or dispatch injured wildlife.
• Experience with conducting multi‑day backpack or marine excursions, including living and working in inclement or adverse weather conditions, performing physical labour, and hiking long distances carrying heavy packs or equipment.
• Experience using electronic equipment including satellite phones, GPS devices, tablets, smartphones, desktop and laptop computers, portable radios and other electronic communication devices.
• Experience working alone or in isolation.
• Experience in researching, reviewing and complying with safety related legislation, regulations and policy, including PPE requirements, check‑in requirements, safety program policy compliance and other safety program experience.
• Experience working in diverse and multi‑faceted team environments with co‑workers, supervisors, partners, volunteers, other agencies and the public to accomplish projects and goals.
• Experience in managing the public, addressing non‑compliance, enforcing regulations, providing education, and dealing with contentious issues in high stress circumstances.
• Experience applying compliance tools, and taking enforcement actions including issuing warnings, violation tickets, evictions, administrative penalties and sanctions, and preparing…