Park Interpreter I (Multiple Positions)

Position Title: Park Interpreter I (Multiple Positions)

Position Status: Auxiliary (4- to 10-month work terms from February to November 2026)

Department: Regional Parks

Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31

Salary Range/Wage Rate: PG T14 $28.37 - $33.25 hourly

Hours of Work: Varies with position from 14 to 36.25 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work flexible days and hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

Do you have a passion for nature and the outdoors and enjoy connecting with the community? We invite you to join us to help protect Metro Vancouver’s natural areas and connect people with them. 

As a park interpreter, you will be part of a dynamic team that develops and delivers field trips, public programs and events designed to connect people with nature, as well as share the importance of protecting natural areas and interpreting the special features within them.

This role:

• Develops and presents routine interpretation programs for a variety of audiences such as family, adult, ESL, children’s school and community groups, and the general public; researches topics related to theme for integration into presentations; selects and develops related activities; provides assistance to senior staff in developing and presenting more complex interpretation programs and activities and in conducting special events.
• Liaises with teachers to ensure assigned programs meet learning objectives of school groups.
• Designs and creates educational materials such as props and hand-outs in support of programs; prepares displays for special events.
• Assists a superior in training and overseeing the work of volunteers.
• Performs related office support functions such as providing information to the public, forwarding group bookings and maintaining files.
• Performs related work as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12 and completion of one year of post-secondary education in outdoor recreation, natural history and biological sciences, environmental education or a related subject plus some related experience in working with children, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Level 1 Certificate in First Aid.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of developing and presenting interpretive programs and activities.
• Working knowledge of the principles of ecology and natural and cultural history.
• Working knowledge of park policies and regulations as they relate to the work performed.
• Ability to effectively develop and present routine interpretive programs and activities to children and adults, to research related topics and prepare related educational materials and displays, and to provide assistance to senior staff in the development and presentation of more complex programs and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, to lead group activities and provide instruction, and to promote interest in park features and events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to assist a superior in training and overseeing the work of volunteers.
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

Recruitment of the successful candidate is subject to successfully passing a Criminal Records Search.

Please indicate if you are a student returning to school in autumn.

Note: interviews will be held from January 12-30, 2026. 

OUR VISION:

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.

At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.