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City of Vancouver

Superintendent Park Board

Vancouver, BC, V6A 4K6, Canada

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-SPT: $106,521 to $133,152 per annum · Full-time

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Pay: Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-SPT: $106,521 to $133,152 per annum
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably within the public sector and union environment
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 47249

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Superintendent of Urban Forestry (Stanley Park) is responsible for managing a team that undertake various forest stewardship responsibilities in Stanley Park, including, but not limited to: tree pruning; tree removals; tree planting; tree and forest watering; invasive species removal and forest restoration; wildfire risk mitigation; wildfire preparation and response (not suppression); storm response; and tree risk mitigation. The role identifies emerging forest health and forest management challenges and advances operational programs to mitigate risks and support long-term stewardship.

The Superintendent is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Urban Forestry Services in Stanley Park and managing seasonal staffing levels to suit emerging and dynamic forest stewardship needs. The superintendent ensures work is completed in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. This work is distinguished by the expanded knowledge and skill requirements related to forest resource management and arboriculture practice.

The position reports to the City Arborist who reports to the Associate Director, Parks – Urban Forestry / Specialty Parks and managing a team of approximately 10-14 staff. The Superintendent undertakes all duties in a manner that contributes to Park Board initiatives such as the Urban Forest Strategy, Tree Risk Inspection Policy, Biodiversity Strategy and VanPlay as well as City-wide goals related to Reconciliation, Climate Action, equity and risk management. The role builds collaborative relationships with key contacts with local Host-Nations - the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh (MST). In addition, the role also supports other Park Board department leads and business interests / stakeholders within Stanley Park, such as the Vancouver Aquarium and other businesses.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises staff including hiring, performance management, discipline, support, coaching, training and development and representing the employer in the grievance process
Plans various work programs; establishes work schedules and procedures and coordinates activities with other work units
Builds relationships with customer and clients to improve service levels and increase customer satisfaction
Performs crew audits to ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
Conducts job costing and bid tendering
Reviews various paperwork/invoices and manages budgets
Enhances operational efficiencies and the management and coordination of day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Urban Forestry program in Stanley Park
Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with other divisions and departments in the Park Board, the City, MST, consultants, stakeholders, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the general public
Set priorities for maintaining and coordinating the use of equipment with supervisors and superintendents in other divisions
Participates in Park Board team meetings, leads meetings, and conducts staff meetings and crew talks
Provides supervision and leadership to staff including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
Develop plans and set priorities for strategic forest management and risk mitigation for long-term forest health and sustainable forest management
Responding to service requests for forest and tree-related matters in Stanley Park
Other duties/responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a university, institute of technology or college of urban forestry, or parks management, supplemented by courses in forest management, arboriculture, project management and supervisory training or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably within the public sector and union environment
Registered Professional Forester designation preferred
ISA Certified Arborist designation with TRAQ endorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge and understanding of urban forestry operations, maintenance and effective customer service
Good working knowledge of tree identification
Knowledge of Urban Forestry and Forest Management principles, practices and techniques
Considerable knowledge of HR management, including recruiting, dealing with discipline, representing the Employer at grievance hearings and resolve/deny grievances
Considerable knowledge of and ability to simultaneously manage and review a number of projects
Considerable knowledge of project management
Good knowledge of and ability to work with Civic, Provincial and Federal levels of government
Good knowledge and experience relating to Federal and Provincial legislation, acts and regulations related to urban forestry and the environment
Knowledge of methods and requirements to provide excellent customer service
Knowledge of pertinent WCB and OH&S standards
Thorough background in arboriculture operations and techniques that employ best practices to retain tree health and physiology
Ability to apply policies and collective agreements working in consultation with Human Resources
Ability to work with community groups and stakeholders
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
Ability to conduct extensive technical field and literature research
Ability to estimate time and material requirements and costs related to program proposals
Ability to provide feedback, coaching and mentoring to challenge and develop employees
Ability to achieve results, set challenging goals, prioritize tasks, overcome obstacles, accept accountability, set standards and responsibilities, provide leadership with commitment to excellence
Ability to plan for, assign work and supervise a diverse workgroup and/or contractors engaged in urban forestry operations
Excellent knowledge of budget management
Well-developed interpersonal skills including ability to coach and train others
Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to formulate and articulate ideas and opinions
Excellent ability to resolve conflict and to lead problems solving in an inclusive positive manner with the ability to articulate own goals and objectives of all parties
Proficient in standard Microsoft business software; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word
Some knowledge and familiarity with SAP financial reporting software desirable

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: December, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-SPT: $106,521 to $133,152 per annum

Number of Postitions: 2

Application Close: November 11, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories

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Responsibilities

The Superintendent manages daily urban forestry operations in Stanley Park, including forest stewardship, tree maintenance, and risk mitigation. They also supervise a team of 10-14 staff, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently while building relationships with stakeholders and local Host-Nations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in urban forestry or parks management and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized public sector environment. Professional designations such as Registered Professional Forester or ISA Certified Arborist with TRAQ endorsement are preferred.

Skills

Urban forestry
Arboriculture
Staff supervision
Budget management
Project management
Forest management
Risk mitigation
Performance management
Conflict resolution
Customer service
Tree risk assessment
Safety compliance
Strategic planning
Leadership
Communication

Benefits

Professional development
Inclusive workplace
Meaningful work

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Keywords

Urban Forestry
Stanley Park
Arboriculture
Forest Stewardship
Tree Risk Mitigation
Wildfire Risk Mitigation
Biodiversity Strategy
VanPlay
Reconciliation
Climate Action
Supervision
Budgeting
Project Management
SAP
Microsoft Office
WCB
OH&S
Registered Professional Forester
ISA Certified Arborist
TRAQ
Public Sector
Union Environment
Stakeholder Management
Environmental Standards
Operational Efficiency

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