Parks Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

BC
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$42–$44 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop, implement, and coordinate a volunteer program for parks and trails, and support volunteer-led stewardship programs and projects. Contribute to the effective operation of the community and regional park and trail system while supporting the Recreation and Parks team in achieving departmental goals.

Job details

Organization Regional District of Nanaimo Region British Columbia Application Deadline October 19, 2026 before 16:00 Type Permanent Full-Time Category Parks & recreation Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Parks Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator in the Parks Services department. The Parks Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator contributes to the effective operation of the Regional District’s community and regional park and trail system. This position focuses on developing, implementing, and coordinating a parks and trails volunteer program while supporting volunteer-led stewardship programs and projects. This position also supports the Recreation and Parks team in meeting departmental goals and objectives. Requirements Qualifications for this position include a degree in public administration, community development, recreation and health, recreation and tourism, ecology and ecosystem restoration, natural resource protection, environmental studies or other related field, as well as three (3) years’ experience in supervising volunteers in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This position is based in Parksville and travel throughout the RDN will be required. The successful candidate must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle. Salary & Benefits This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) Union position. The (2026) rate of pay is $42.09 to $44.30. The position offers an attractive benefits package as provided within the collective agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401. To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1114 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on October 19, 2026 To View The Full Job Description Visit Rdn.bc.ca/employment Contact Email: hr@rdn.bc.ca From the same organization Utilities Operator - Regional District of Nanaimo 18 Oct, 2026 Project Engineer - Regional District of Nanaimo 9 Oct, 2026

What you’ll do

Requirements

A degree in public administration, community development, recreation and health, recreation and tourism, ecology and ecosystem restoration, natural resource protection, environmental studies, or a related field is required, along with three years of experience supervising volunteers in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate must have a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, and must be able to travel throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo.