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Position: SNAP Field Team Member
Organization: Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP)
Location: Surrey, BC

• Term: May 4th – August 21st, 2026 (potential to stay on through the fall term)
• Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday (with occasional weekend work)
• Compensation: $22.05/hour

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 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 the SNAP Program Manager in this field-based position. This position requires lots of flexibility and will involve community work with youth and volunteers.

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

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

• Strong work ethic and initiative, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment

• 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

• Willingness to work occasional weekends and have full availability for the duration of the work-term (4 or 7 months)

• Valid Class 5 or 7 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

• 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:

• Send your cover letter, resume, and references to: snap.program@gmail.com , and please ensure the subject line of your email reads “Field Team Member - [first and last name]”.

  • Cover Letter – expressing why you are interested in the position.

  • Resume – clearly outlining your relevant education, work, and volunteer experience.

  • References – contact information for three (3) references. Please ensure that at least one (1) is a recent supervisor.

• Deadline to apply: January 15th, 2026

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

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