Term: September 3rd – November 28th, 2025 

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday, with potential for some weekend and evening work 

Compensation: $25.41/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: 

Lead and 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 the SNAP Program Coordinator and supervise a team in this field-based position. This position primarily focuses on invasive plant removal and restoration plantings. It requires a high degree of flexibility and will involve community engagement with youth and volunteers.  

Duties: 

• Assist with the supervision, training and evaluation of team members 

• Maintain accurate daily records, track project deliverables and provide updates to supervisors 

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

• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and complete 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 

• Supervisory and/or leadership experience 

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

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

• Knowledge of ecological principles, ability to identify local native and invasive plants and common shade trees 

• Own or purchase your own steel-toed boots before the start date 

• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (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 

• For funding purposes, preference may be given to candidates who: 

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

• are 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 Leader – [first and last name]” 

• Send your application to: by June 30th, 2025 

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.