(includes Pinecrest/Black Tusk Village, Upper Squamish, Ring Creek, Furry Creek, Britannia, Porteau Cove)
Building Official (Regular, Full-time)
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is recruiting for the Regular, Full-time position of Building Official.
View the job description here.
Submit resumes to careers@slrd.bc.ca
SLRD offers free FireSmart program in Electoral Areas
Rebates available for a limited time, to eligible property owners
Pemberton, BC– With support from the Union of BC Municipalities, through the Community Resiliency Investment Program, and help from locally-based Landscope Consulting, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is kicking off its 2023 FireSmart program with free activities for all Electoral Area residents.
The SLRD is encouraging every resident to take part in FireSmart activities and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on their property and in their community.
Britannia Beach Landscaping - RFP
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is requesting Proposals from qualified individuals or companies to complete landscape maintenance of certain public green spaces in the community of Britannia Beach for 2023.
There will be a site meeting December 20. Closing date January 16
Expression of Interest - FireSmart Coordinator and Local FireSmart Representative Services
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is seeking interest from qualified persons with the appropriate certifications, experience, and expertise to concurrently provide FireSmart Project Coordinator and Local FireSmart Representative services within each of the SLRD’s four Electoral Areas (A, B, C, and D). Proponents with local knowledge, existing stakeholder, and community relationships within each of the electoral areas are preferred to facilitate a higher level of buy-in to the residential FireSmart program.
Reuse Shed Policy - Solid Waste Facilities
Britannia Beach Play Park Upgrade To Begin This Month
Construction of expanded play park to be completed this fall
Pemberton, BC - Construction of the new Britannia Beach Play Park will begin on September 28, 2022. The project is anticipated to take three weeks from start to completion.
Britannia Beach Play Park Replacement Project
The SLRD is building an expanded playground at Britannia Beach. Construction on the new Britannia Beach Play Park is set to begin the week of September 28, 2022. The project is expected to be completed by the end of October.
The play park design incorporates resident feedback, and includes an expanded play area with improved accessibility, encouraging creative play and exploration, with a mix of traditional and natural elements.
Key elements included in the new design are:
Electoral Area A, B, C and D Regional Parks and Regional Trails Service Establishing Bylaws
Electoral Area A, B, C and D – respective Regional Parks and Regional Trails Service Establishing Bylaws
- Update: The Electoral Area A, B, C and D Respective Regional Parks and Regional Trails Service Establishing Bylaws were adopted at the September 28, 2022 SLRD Board meeting.
Summary
Expression of Interest - FireSmart Coordinator and Local FireSmart Representatives
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is seeking interest from qualified persons with the appropriate certifications, experience and expertise for the provision of FireSmart Project Coordinator and Local FireSmart Representative services within eacho f the SLRD's four electoral areas.
Services will involve the coordination of the SLRD 2022 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports project on a fixed-term contract from August 1, 2022 - March 14, 2023.
SLRD Board Statement
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the passing of David Rittberg, former Chief of the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department (BBVFD).
Mr. Rittberg served on the BBVFD from 2007 – 2021, spending the last five years as Fire Chief, before retiring in 2021 and turning over the reigns of the department to his longtime colleague, Rob Nicholls, who had previously served as Deputy Fire Chief.