PK AST 09R – Student Ranger Crew Lead

Are you a student looking for an exciting summer employment opportunity?
Do you enjoy working in a team setting on outdoor projects?
Would you like to learn more about park management?

The BC Parks Student Ranger Program (SRP) promotes outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province.  For the 2025 operational season, the SRP will be hiring 54 students across the province (13 of these hires will be Crew Leads). Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18 and 30, that have been enrolled in full-time studies (secondary or post-secondary) within the last 6 months. Crew Lead applicants will be required to have a class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and demonstrate experience leading a group of 2 or more people to accomplish a project in a work, academic, community, Nation, or volunteer-based role. BC Parks encourages students from Indigenous backgrounds to apply for these positions.

The 13 Crew Lead locations for the 2025 season include: Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park), Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park), North Vancouver, Squamish, Cranbrook, Penticton, Kamloops, Clearwater (Wells Gray Provincial Park – Trail specific position), Williams Lake, Prince George, Fort St John, Smithers, and Terrace.

Note: Due to recall rights of 2024 Crew Leads, not all thirteen (13) positions will be available in the 2025 season. An eligibility list may be made for the thirteen (13) locations. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on all locations they would like to be considered for.

What to expect:

Being a Student Ranger is a great opportunity to work outside for the summer, learn new skills, meet new people and be engaged in rewarding work. The SRP provides youth with an opportunity to live and work in beautiful places of British Columbia.

Most crews will be structured with 1 Crew Lead and 3 Crew Members. However, the Mt. Robson and Tofino crews will operate with only 2 Crew Members, and no Crew Lead. The Wells Gray Trail Crew will operate with one Trail Crew Lead and one Trail Crew Member. Each regional crew will work within their respective region on various BC Parks related projects.  Detailed information about each crew location can be found in the attached Location Appendix.

The Crew Lead work term begins April 28th, 2025, and ends August 30th, 2025. All successful applicants will be expected to attend a mandatory provincial program training event from May 11th-May 16th, 2025. Details on the training program will be provided upon employment offer.

Crew Leads will begin their positions 2 weeks prior to Crew Members at their designated office location and end 1 week after. This time will be for Crew Leads to familiarize themselves with their direct Supervisor and other BC Parks staff, regional BC Park and Protected Areas and assist with the project planning phase. During the season, Crew Leads will act as the main point of contact between the crew and other BC Parks staff involved in project work. Crew Leads will also be responsible for program deliverables (ex. Monthly reporting, a final season report, and tracking crew inventory).

The job can be physically challenging at times, but teamwork can be extremely rewarding. Crew Leads and Crew Members can expect to be out in the field nearly all working days, participating in various projects in the areas of Conservation, Recreation, Indigenous Relations and/or Public Outreach.
To learn even more about the BC Parks Student Ranger program, click here!

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336

Please refer to the attached job profile for more detailed position information, job requirements and eligibility criteria. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Parks.StudentRangers@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your profile and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Important Notes: 

• Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
• When completing the online questionnaire, it is recommended to save your responses to a separate word document in case of the system timing out.
• Unsuccessful candidates will be notified.  
• An eligibility list from those interviewed may be established for filling vacancies for the duration of this program.
• Successful candidates will be provided with 24 hours to accept or decline positions.
• Previous Crew Members are encouraged to apply for these 2025 Crew Lead positions.
• You must apply for Student Crew Lead and Crew Member postings separately. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

BC Parks has the following criteria for those interested in becoming Student Ranger Crew Leads for the 2025 season:

• Enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution within the past 6 months.
• Experience leading a group of 2 or more to complete a project or task during an academic, work, community, Nation or volunteer experience. Preference may be given to candidates who have experience leading projects or tasks outdoors and/or involve a component of safety planning.
• Between 18 – 30 years of age.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• This position requires you to have a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver’s license from another province or jurisdiction.
• Must attend Program Training May 11th-16th, 2025. Details re. training will be provided at the offer of employment.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act [CRRA] check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry.

JOB PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with valid Intermediate First Aid and/or Transport Endorsement certificates.

Additional selection Preferences and Willingness Statements are identified in the attached Job Profile, located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.

Applicants who do not meet the mandatory job requirements should consider applying to the Recreation Sites and Trails Seasonal Maintenance Crews. These positions have different job requirements. Postings available online from mid-December 2024 until January 13th, 2025.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of Enrollment – Please refer to the acceptable proof of enrollment requirements document prior to submitting. Applicants are required to submit eligible proof of enrollment documents prior to the posting closure at 11:00pm on January 13th, 2025. Documents must be submitted to Parks.StudentRangers@gov.bc.ca with the subject line “LastName_Firstname_PoE”. Further details about eligible proof of enrollment documents can be found in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. (Please enter N/A during this stage of your application)

Resume required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

References: Candidates will be asked during the interview process for 2 references. One of these references must be associated with the candidate’s experience leading a group of 2 or more to complete a project and/or task.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.