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Central Park Playground, Town Of Banff
Banff, Alberta
Overview:
A one-of-a-kind setting that prompted unique considerations and design solutions to create an award-winning natural playground.
This is an unusual park in a city that is, itself, part of a national park. We gave careful consideration to avoiding entanglements for elk antlers as well as massive fluctuations in population density due to the Banff film festival, which brings in 30,000 tourists annually. The possibility of elk visitors encouraged us to develop systems that made it impossible to roll or tip our sideways trees. Central Park Playground was voted best of all playgrounds in Alberta by the Playground Writers of Canada in 2016.
Size: 3101 square feet
Age Group: All Ages
Built in: 2015
Location: Banff, AB
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At Bienenstock, we celebrate divergent thinking and risk-taking. We learn from each other and we push each other to experiment. We aren’t content to work on the cutting edge; we want to define the global future of our field. While our backgrounds are unique, we are grounded in our shared belief in the awesome power of nature to enrich child development and develop the next generation of environmental stewards.
We have developed an organization for individuals who are:
Joyful: Happy and like to have fun
Motivated: Driven and want to make a true difference
Ownership: Proud of the work they do every day
Teamwork: Looking to support and be supported as part of a tightly knit team
We’re growing again and looking to add another talented and motivated member to our team. The BNP culture strikes a unique balance between an organized, highly-supportive team-centric environment that is productivity-driven. Pushing each other comes from a real belief that we are helping the world by connecting children to nature through our work; access to nature isn’t the problem, it’s the solution to a host of issues surrounding play-based child development. If you are a high performer looking for a workplace where we celebrate our wins and learn from our losses, where we care for each other and place a premium on a positive attitude; we look forward to hearing from you.
Inspire us and we will work hard to inspire you.
Nature Play Media Specialist
We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our marketing team. Your primary responsibility in this position will be to both gather digital media surrounding our projects, workshops, manufacturing process, education sessions and opening events across North America as well as develop accompanying storylines and narratives that align with the BNP brand, mission and values. This role will require someone with refined social skills (both spoken and written), photography and videography experience (A willingness to learn drone photography and videography along with time lapse setups) and is willing to travel. Travel is an important component of this position as the person in this role will capture project openings across North America. The ability to maintain timelines and deliver on deadlines is a must. This role will report to our Global Head of Marketing but will require a responsible candidate who is able to work independently.
Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Story Teller (sharing our stories and celebrating our team members and projects)
Social Media Strategy and Management
Curating the BNP social media platform across brands; developing thoughtful narratives and relevant updates that align with our purpose/mission/values and help drive our marketing campaigns
Creating thoughtful narratives for social and digital outlets that align with brand identity and the marketing strategy at BNP.
Capturing photos, video footage of our projects, team members, manufacturing processes, installations, education, maintenance
Managing our DAM (digital asset management tool); curating images and adding to our digital library
Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree strongly recommended
Social media knowledge/experience a plus
Photography background; experience and an artistic eye are necessities
Videography; filming using DSLR cameras, wireless audio solutions, hand-held stabilizers
Great organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multiple tasks in order to meet schedules
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills: written, oral and presentation
Superior interpersonal skills for client/partner interface
Detail-oriented, self-motivator able to deliver high quality work with limited supervision
Comfortable working from home or on the road
Experienced in using/ can learn to use Microsoft Office & Google products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and GSuite Applications
Drone Operator; willingness to learn and become certified
Time-Lapse Photography: Experience with construction time-lapse photography or willingness to learn
Working at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
Full time position
Benefits included
Cost of living wage increase once per year
Competitive salary & Bonus Structure
Training and development opportunities
Opportunities to travel
Please send your resume to chris.ozolins@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Customer Experience Associate
Position: Customer Experience Associate Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time
Are you an ambitious, talented employee looking for an opportunity for growth?
At Bienenstock, we celebrate divergent thinking and risk-taking. We learn from each other and we push ourselves to be better. We aren’t content to work on the cutting edge; we want to define the global future of our field. While our backgrounds are unique, we are grounded in our shared belief in the awesome power of nature to enrich child development and grow the next generation of environmental stewards.
We have developed an organization for individuals who are:
Happy and like to have fun
Driven and want to make a true difference
Proud of the work they do every day
Looking for inspiration
We are growing again and looking to add some more seriously talented and joyful people to our amazing team. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the ones who create unique and engaging play spaces for our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy our natural playgrounds is the reason why we are all here.
Job Summary:
The Client Experience Associate is responsible for representing BNP to ensure their interactions with the clients reflect positively on the company. They will also be responsible for liaising with the organization’s other departments to analyze customer feedback and develop programs effective for improved customer service and internal operation.
Key Attributes:
Understanding of and Belief in the company mission
Highly organized and efficient
Patience
Always looking forward
Unflustered, Unflappable, Consistent, Confident and Positive
Key Skills:
Communication
Problem solving
Writing
Time management
Key Experience:
Customer Experience
Early Childhood Education
Administration
Essential Duties:
Manage client communications for signed Supply projects
Communicate BNP solutions to customers
Obtain customer shipping information
Maintain customer relationships and obtain client feedback on projects
Contract Administration (Invoicing)
Aid in scheduling for production
Liaise with production/sales/design to rectify problems as they arise
Provide financial reporting to manager
Project Data Interface with BNP systems
Please send your resume to mark.taylor@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Junior Shipper/Receiver
Position: Junior Shipper/Receiver Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to ship the parts and pieces for the
amazing play spaces for our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why
we are all here.
Are you experienced in picking and palletizing freight?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Junior Shipper/Receiver who will be responsible for order picking and
material handling. You will use banding equipment to pick and pack amazing, one-of-a-kind
playground components to be shipped all across North America. You will work closely with the
rest of the logistics team to develop truck and pallet plans to efficiently ship our products. You’ll
also work closely with the production team to transport finished goods and raw materials around
the facility.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● Experience in warehousing
● Experience in material handling
● Experience in manufacturing
● Experience in SAP/ERP/MRP systems
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● Enjoy working with your hands
● Ability to self-start and follow directions
● Contribute to core company values
Daily Tasks
● Follow health and safety policies
● Daily data entry into company software
● Use of banding equipment to pick and palletize unique products
● Use of heavy equipment to transport finished goods and raw materials
● Working in a team environment and meeting shipping deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive wages
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Production: Finisher
Position: Finisher Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to produce the parts and pieces for the
amazing play spaces for our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why we are
all here.
Are you experienced in creative woodworking?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Finisher who will be responsible for taking our products to the next level of quality.
You will use various tools to eliminate imperfections and bring out the impressive beauty of our natural,
wooden products. You can also expect to have a hand in minor assembly and manufacturing processes.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● Experience in carpentry
● Experience in arboriculture
● Experience in manufacturing
● Experience in creative woodworking
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● Enjoy working with your hands
● Ability to self-start and follow directions
● Contribute to core company values
Daily Tasks
● Follow health and safety policies
● Daily data entry into company software
● Use of powered abrasive tools to remove imperfections and polish wooden products
● Use of power tools to assist in the assembly and manufacturing process
● Working in a team environment and meeting production deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive wages
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Landscape Construction Labourer
Position: Landscape Construction Labourer Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to install amazing play spaces for
our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why we are all here.
Are you experienced in Landscape Construction or Woodworking?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for experienced Landscape Construction Labourers who will be responsible
for the build and installation of natural playground components for various clients in public and
private settings.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● experience in the landscaping industry
● Experience in general construction
● Expert job site organization
● Experience in problem solving
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
● Ability to travel occasionally up to 3 weeks.
● Valid G license
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● You have examples of superb organization ability and meticulous attention to detail
● You excel in project problem solving and planning
● You have experience working with a chainsaw
● You have excavator and skidsteer experience
● You can confidently read blueprints and site plans
● You have obtained a valid AR license
Daily Tasks
● Follow and enforce health and safety policies
● Report into Operations management
● Prioritizing tasks, managing timelines,
● Scheduling and delegating tasks as well as motivating and disciplining crew
● Ordering materials from vendors and scheduling material drop-offs
● Using machinery and power tools to build playground components
● Working in a team environment and meeting installation deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Winter employment in our production facility – without snow removal
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive salary
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Additional pay:
● Overtime pay
Schedule:
● 10 hour shift
● Day shift
● Monday to Friday
● No weekends
● Overtime
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Get in touch with us
For more information regarding our design, training, keynotes, and natural products follow the link below to get in touch.