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Park Rangers
Annual Salary Range
$36,000 – $42,000
Park Rangers have some of the best jobs in the Ministry.
If you enjoy working outdoors and interacting with the public you're thinking about the right job. As a Park Ranger you represent the Ministry as one of our frontline staff. Park Rangers are responsible for delivering park's programs, protecting park's visitors and resources, and compliance based enforcement, as well as maintenance of parks facilities and equipment. We hire Park Rangers to work year round and many seasonal Park Rangers during the summer months. For more information about BC Parks and the services they provide, see the BC Parks website.
As a Park Ranger it is preferred that you possess a diploma or university degree in Outdoor Recreation, Resource Management, Biology, or related field, or high school diploma and equivalent experience. Completion of the following training courses is an asset:
Training Courses
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BC Institute of Technology – Park and Campground Operation training courses
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BC Institute of Technology – PRKS 3410: Managing for Ecological Integrity of BC's Parks and Protected Areas
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Forestry Continuing Studies – Wildlife/Danger Tree Assessment
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BC Institute of Technology – PRKS 3110 & 3120 Law & it's Administration
Park Rangers enjoy physical activity and working outdoors, have strong organizational and communication skills, and have a strong customer service orientation.
From Our Staff...
Tay Hanson, Provincial Park Ranger, servicing a radio repeater on Mt. Strachan, Cypress Provincial Park, B.C.
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BC's Provincial Parks are areas of awe inspiring and humbling beauty, chosen for their educational, recreational, cultural, and natural values. As a Park Ranger in Garibaldi and the Vancouver Area, I have had the opportunity to work in these parks ensuring that the environment remains protected while recreational users appreciate its natural splendour. Whether it's through trail work, facility construction, one-on-one education, or the occasional enforcement- it's my privilege as a Park Ranger to optimize the experience of Park visitors so these areas will continue to be cherished in their natural state for posterity. During the summer I spend most days outdoors travelling by foot, bike, boat, or helicopter and often remain out for several consecutive nights in pristine and remote locations while completing fieldwork. We work extensively on skis in the wintertime and in addition to park maintenance and patrol, avalanche awareness education and stability evaluations are conducted regularly. My favourite aspects of this job are the wide range of skill sets that any day's challenges draw from, self-reliant and resourceful, and of course, working each day in the most stunning landscapes imaginable.
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