SNAP Field Team Member

Green Timbers Heritage Society

Term: May 5th – August 22nd, 2025 

Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday, with potential for some weekend and evening work 

Compensation: $21.41/hour 

Location: Surrey, BC 

About Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership: 

Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) is a unique partnership between three local non-profit organizations and the City of Surrey. SNAP’s goals are to restore and enhance Surrey’s urban forest; to promote environmental stewardship; and to empower youth as future leaders in environmental conservation. For more information, visit www.surreysnaturalareaspartnership.com. 

Position Description: 

Implement ecological restoration and enhancement projects in Surrey parks by removing invasive plants, maintaining planting sites, removing litter and refuse, and providing shade tree maintenance. You will report to a Field Team Leader and SNAP Program Coordinator in this field-based position.  

Duties: 

• Ensure restoration work is completed in a safe and efficient manner 

• Communicate with the public as an ambassador of SNAP and our partner organizations 

• Assist the Field Team Leader with data collection and daily record keeping  

• Other related duties as required 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Post-secondary study in a related field such as urban forestry, geography, biology, arboriculture or environmental studies 

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to perform repetitive, physical work in all weather conditions, ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs 

• Strong public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Knowledge of ecological principles, familiarity with local native and invasive plants and common shade trees 

• Valid Class 5 or 7 BC driver’s licence (or equivalent) with a safe driving history, and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract  

• Valid Level 1 First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to the start of employment)  

• Completion of a Police Information Check will be required as a condition of employment 

• As a condition of pending Canada Summer Jobs program funding (note, these criteria are subject to change):  

• • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment 

• • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment  

• • have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada and BC 

To Apply:  

• Submit a cover letter expressing why you are interested in the position and a resume that clearly outlines your relevant work and volunteer experience 

• Ensure the subject line of your email reads “Field Team Member – [first and last name]” 

• Send your application to: by January 31st, 2025