Community Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Community Parks and Recreation Coordinator

(1 Position – Term)

Under the general direction of the Manager, Community Services, the Community Parks and Recreation Coordinator is responsible for parks development and operations, and construction of new parks, trails and facilities. The Coordinator provides supervision in the general operation and maintenance of existing parks, trails and facilities, including contract supervision. The Coordinator implements operational priorities as outlined in the approved Electoral Area Parks Plans and five year budgets, including the preparation of procurement documentation, preparation and implementation of budgets, public consultation, contractor and consultant coordination and construction and infrastructure monitoring, supervision and inspection.

The Coordinator liaises with federal and provincial government agencies to obtain land use approvals, implements improvements, and ensures bylaws and park regulations are enforced.

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences or related discipline
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience including project management experience and horticultural landscape experience, preferably in a unionized environment within a local government
• Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor Certification
• CPSI Canadian Certified Playground Inspector
• SVOP Certification
• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License
• Crane Safe Level A
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

• Position Type:
  Term position (full time, 35 hour work week)
• Term:
  Four (4) months, commencing as soon as possible
• Union: CUPE Local 1908
• Salary Range: $3,062.05 to $3,416.90 biweekly (January 2026 rates), plus 18% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Applicants may be contacted prior to the official closing date.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, to Kerri Wirth, General Manager, Human Resources at

Employees are required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment with the CSRD prior to their start date (Policy A-84).