Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of a team that takes care of lush and vibrant parks to serve the recreational and lifestyle pursuits of our community.What you will be working on:Under our City in Nature vision, you will be responsible for the curation of selected parks and park connectors in the north region of Singapore to provide a safe and pleasant experience for park visitors, and to bring park visitors closer to nature. Your work will also require keen interest and knowledge in nature and greenery to carry out landscape and infrastructure development/maintenance works. You will also implement a range of activities involving the community, including programming, education and outreach, tree-planting events, as well as various habitat enhancement projects.What we are looking for:Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Design, Environmental Science or related disciplineEnjoy working outdoors, doing field work and interacting with peopleKeen interest in nature, plants, greenery and environmental horticultureAble to work independently and multi-task in performing a diverse range of duties, including operations, community engagement, programming and enforcement (e.g. Parks and Trees Regulations, etc) when requiredPossess good interpersonal and writing skillsWilling to work after office hours and during weekends and public holidays when requiredBe trained in ArcGIS or be open to learn ArcGISSuccessful candidate will be placed on a 9-month employment contract. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About National Parks Board:At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

National Parks Board