Many BC Parks facilities and services are managed by contractors known as park operators. These are the folks you see most often around parks, and you’ve probably met one if you’ve ever checked into a BC Parks campsite.
On this page you’ll find information about:
About park operators
Park operators are responsible for running campgrounds, maintaining trails and parking lots, and providing security. They may also offer services for visitors like firewood or equipment rentals. They make sure that parks are taken care of so visitors can have a comfortable, safe, and fun experience.
To learn more about what it’s like to be a park operator, watch this short video.
Some operators manage only one park, and others look after several in a region. Many park operators have a wealth of experience providing frontcountry services, and are very knowledgeable about the history of the parks they operate in. In the 2023 season, 56 park operators managed 202 parks across the province, and saw 27 million visitors.
Park operators are obligated to manage their areas in compliance with the Park Act, and according to established BC Parks standards.
Contact a park operator
Contact information for park operators is listed on each park webpage. Visit the find a park page to search for a park near you.
Job opportunities
BC Parks hires operators for single parks, or bundles of parks, through a competitive bidding process called a Request for Proposal. Contract terms can vary from three to ten years.
Available contract opportunities are posted to the BC Bid website and listed below as they become available.
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Current opportunities:
- There are no opportunities available at this time
Work for a park operator
Most job listings with individual park operator companies are posted by the BC Society of Park Operators. To find current job postings, visit the Go Camping BC website.
You can also contact a park operator directly to find out about current job openings. Contact information for park operators is listed on each park webpage. Visit the find a park page to search for a park near you.
Resources for current park operators
The park operator extranet site provides technical information for current park operators to help deliver their contract responsibilities. The site includes policies, procedures, standards, and training materials.
Park operator extranet site (password protected for contractor and staff use only)