Park Interpreter II (Multiple Positions)

Position Title: Park Interpreter II (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 T16 $30.70 - $36.08 per hour

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 assigned interpretation programs and activities on the natural, cultural and environmental preservation aspects of regional parks for groups of various ages and interest levels; researches topics related to natural history, interpretive techniques and park features for integration into presentations; designs and creates related educational materials such as props, hand-outs and other references.
• Liaises with teachers to ensure assigned programs meet learning objectives of school groups; provides assistance to partnerships in presenting programs and special events and participates in planning interpretive special events.
• Promotes events and park features through informal contact with park visitors and provides information on park regulations and policies; as required, provides information on programs and park features to the media.
• Designs and creates displays, brochures and signage; oversees prop storage and maintains craft supplies.
• Assists a superior in training, directing and overseeing the work of volunteers; provides assistance in training junior park interpreters.
• Performs related office support functions such as responding to information requests from the public, forwarding group bookings, maintaining files and records.
• Performs related work as required. 

To be successful, you have:

• Graduation from a technology institute or community college in outdoor recreation, natural history, environmental education or a related discipline plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of developing and presenting interpretive programs and activities.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of ecology, and natural and cultural history.
• Sound knowledge of park policies and regulations as they relate to the work performed.
• Working knowledge of departmental goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively develop and present interpretive programs to groups on a variety of topics, to research subjects related to presentations, and to prepare related educational materials and displays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, to use educational, interpretive and persuasive techniques to promote interest in park features and events, and to encourage stewardship of park resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to provide assistance to a superior in training volunteers and junior staff and to oversee the work of volunteers.
• Ability to prepare props, brochures and signage related to the work.
• 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.