[Bcma-l] Job Posting - Community Services Assistant 5 (Heritage Program Specialist) - City of Surrey

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

CITY OF SURREY
Parks, Recreation
& Culture

The City of Surrey is British Columbia’s second largest city and one of 
Canada’s most progressive and rapidly growing municipalities. Innovation 
and technological leadership are vital to our progress as a civic 
corporation servicing a community of 423,000 citizens. Within this 
demanding environment, an exciting career opportunity exists in the 
Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a Community Services 
Assistant 5 (Heritage Program Specialist).

Community Services Assistant 5
(Heritage Program Specialist)

The City of Surrey’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department currently 
has a regular part time (30 hrs per week) Community Services Assistant 5 
opportunity at the Historic Stewart Farm. This position is responsible 
for the research, development, implementation, promotional copy and 
evaluation of a variety of programs, including special events, tours, 
demonstrations, courses, workshops and programs for schools. The 
Heritage Program Specialist works with volunteers, instructors, staff 
and the community to deliver programs, plans and supports program 
services delivery and monitors the program expenses and revenue sources 
for the Historic Stewart Farm. The position reports to the Curator – 
Exhibits and Programs.

In this role, some typical duties include: Working with volunteers and 
affiliated groups to schedule and present demonstrations, tours & 
programs; recommends and implements an annual schedule of educational, 
curriculum based programs and tours for students/children; recommends 
and implements an annual schedule of public programs, courses, workshops 
and demonstrations; recommends and implements seasonal special events; 
oversees the facility for public reception, admissions, public 
hospitality and tour guiding; assists to recruit, instruct, coach, 
support and schedule staff, instructors and volunteers; opens and closes 
facilities, monitors safety and security and implements procedures; 
prepares copy for promotion of all programs, tours, and special events.

The successful applicant must have considerable understanding and 
knowledge of heritage programs, their purpose and objectives. Effective 
communication skills both orally and in writing; demonstrated effective 
conflict resolution skills; strong interpersonal and public relations 
skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working 
relationships with program participants, volunteers, staff and the public.

You must have completed Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in a 
discipline relevant to the specialty from a recognized post secondary 
institution plus 2 years progressively responsible experience in area of 
specialty, including supervision, or an equivalent acceptable 
combination of training and experience. As well, you will have a current 
Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate (or acceptable equivalent), and 
possess a valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history.

If you are a team player who thrives in a challenging environment please 
visit us on-line to apply quoting file # 08-RPT-05.

www.surreycareers.ca
City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity.
The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and 
advises that only
those to be interviewed will be contacted.